Also known as granny's bonnet (Aquilegia x Hybrida) columbines are very hardy perennials, and they thrive throughout the United States. Columbines are nearly pest free.
- Most columbine flowers have backward-projecting spurs that contain rich nectar that can only be reached by hummingbirds
- Rocky Mountain columbine (A. cerulean) grows from one to three feet in height, its delicate, erect pastel blue and white flowers are about two inches across and very fragrant
- Amount of sun your plants will need depends on your climate
- Columbine is the perfect addition to your garden