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