Oriental Columbine produces nodding flowers on long, slender stems. The outer petals are a plum color, accented with yellow colored inner petals. Oriental Columbine is an esoteric treasure for the flower gardener that’s looking to grow something out of the ordinary. Oriental Columbine is highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Oriental Columbine is native to Asia and can be found in open meadows. The plants grow 2-3 feet tall and have flowers with plum colored petals and strongly hooked spurs. Oriental Columbine is excellent for rock gardens, beds, and borders.
Botanical Name: Aquilegia oxysepala

Life Cycle: Perennial

Light Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Planting Season: Spring, Fall

Plant Type: North American Native, Clumping Habit, Each Flower Petal has a Backward-Pointing Spur

Features: Heirloom, Attracts Pollinators, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant

Color: Purple, Yellow

Blooms: Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Days to Maturity: 75 Days

Plant Height: 24-36 inches

Days to Maturity: 75 Days

Plant Spacing: 8-10 inches

Planting Depth: Surface Sowing - Press Seeds Slightly Into the Soil

Sowing Method: Direct Sow

Cold Stratification: Yes

Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9