Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This spectacular columbine produces 2- to 3-inch light blue, long-lasting, tubular-shaped, upward-facing flowers with white corollas in late spring and early summer. The blossoms rise above its attractive blue-green foliage. This North American native perennial is similar in color and form to the famous native Colorado Blue Columbine.
Songbird 'Blue Bird' Columbine grows in a bushy clump to a height of between 12 and 18 inches with a spread of 12 to 16 inches. It’s a great choice for border, island or cottage gardens and mass planting or naturalized areas in your landscape. It can also be grown as a container plant. This plant is short-lived but is prone to reseeding without becoming invasive.
Songbird 'Blue Bird' Columbine Care
Plant Songbird 'Blue Bird' Columbine in full sun to partial shade locations in USDA plant hardiness zones 3 to 9 in well-drained soil. This perennial attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees but is resistant to deer and rabbits. Trim it to the ground after the flowers and leaves have faded in mid-summer. Skin contact with the sap may be mildly irritable.
Songbird 'Blue Bird' Columbine Spacing
Space individual plants 18 to 24 inches apart. This columbine was hybridized by the respected plant hybridizer, Charles Weddle.
Songbird 'Blue Bird' Columbine Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-9 |
| Flower Color(s): Blue |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Summer |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun |
| Height Class: Medium |
| Height: 20-28 Inches |
| Spread: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Spacing: 1.5-2 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Watering: Average |
| Drought Tolerant: No |
| Resists: Rabbits |
| Attracts: Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Bees |
| Features: Bicolor Blooms |
| Scientific Name: Songbird 'Blue Bird' Aquilegia hybrid |
| Common Name: Songbird 'Blue Bird' Columbine |
| Other Name(s): n/a |
| Brand: Proven Selections |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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