These are the garden columbines. Like the "Russell" Lupines" and other definitive groups of perennials, the "McKana Columbines" have never been surpassed. With clear, bright-colored flowers, these are sizable plants, growing up to 32" or more. Their show in the garden can be truly spectacular. These famous flowers were bred by combining both the North American native columbines with others from abroad. The McKanas include the famous all-red "Crimson Star," a major hummingbird plant, and some of the unique fully-double hybrids.The Wild Columbines" Many people think columbines are the loveliest flowers of all, and they are certainly important in the wildflower world. Many important species are North American natives. Everyone in the Northeast loves the Wild Eastern Columbine, the beautiful smallish red one, Aquilegia canadensis, and of course, everyone in the Rockies loves the State Flower of Colorado, the large, blue Colorado Columbine, A. caerulea. There are important species native to Europe and Japan as well.
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Botanical Name
: Aquilegia hybrid
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Color
: Mixed colors - red, pink, yellow, and white flowers
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Spread/Width
: 12-18" wide
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Bloom Time
: Late spring to early summer
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Sun/Shade
: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preferences
: Easily grown in average garden soil that is well drained.
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Advantages
: Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Good cut flower.
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Indigenous To
: No. American Native Plant or near hybrid
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