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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • European Columbine
  • European Crowfoot
  • Granny's Bonnet
  • Columbine

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Location: Millinocket, Maine
Date: 2024-05-19
First season for this columbine. Sharing space with Lantana, Pink
Location: Kalama, Wa.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: East border
Date: 2013-05-31
Large flowers, nice color combination

Date: 2016-08-24
Photo courtesy of Santa Rosa Gardens. Used with permission.
Location: Kalama, Wa.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: East border
Date: June
Large flowers for a columbine

Date: 2012-05-02
Uploaded by foraygardengirl

Date: 2012-05-02
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