- USDA Hardiness Zones 3-9
- Height 20-28 Inches Tall
- Spread 1.5-2 Feet Wide
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 |
- SKU:
- AQUSB
Container Sizes
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.
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- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.