Earlybird Purple Blue Columbine

Charming purple-blue petals with contrasting centers, early spring blooms

Botanical Name- Aquilegia Earlybird Purple Blue

Pronunciation- ak-wuh-LEE-jee-uh

Foliage- Deciduous

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Sun Exposure- Part sun

Soil Preferences- Evenly moist, well drained

Current Size- 1 qt

Bloom Color- Purple / blue

Bloom Time- Spring

Companion Plants- Tiarella cordifolia (spring bloomers in moist shade)

Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds, bees with long proboscis, certain butterflies

Plant Habit- Perennial

Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP46B

Yearly Care Instructions- Deadhead to prolong bloom; avoid overwatering and fertilize lightly in spring.

Trimming Instructions- Deadhead after flowering. Trim foliage in fall if needed.

Fertilization Instructions- Feed with a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in early spring; low to moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be loosened with compost to avoid waterlogging.

Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone

Possible Issues- Leaf miners, powdery mildew, rust