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Barneby's Columbine

Aquilegia barnebyi

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ZONES  4-8 | Good to grow! Zone
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• Aquilegia barnebyi (Oil Shale Columbine) is a western native wildflower found on high elevations, rocky slopes, and in cool forest grottos
• Gorgeous nodding flowers bloom for up to eight weeks from late spring to summer
• Plant A. barnebyi to add vibrant color to dry shade areas
• This low maintenance and long-lived perennial thrives in a wide range of soil types and moisture conditions

Barneby's Columbine

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Aquilegia barnebyi (Oil Shale Columbine) is a long-lived perennial wildflower native to the Green River drainage basin of northeastern Utah and western Colorado. Often found thriving on cliffs at elevations between 4,800 and 8,500 feet, this hardy perennial makes a great addition to both dry shade and full sun plantings. Perfect for adding color to shady spots, it fits well in both formal and naturalized designs and can be planted almost anywhere.

A. barnebyi prefers well-drained loams and clays but can adapt to a wide range of soil types. Plant in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. This plant thrives in a range of conditions, from moist to moderately dry. It won’t survive in non-irrigated areas with less than 15 to 20 inches of annual precipitation, but it does well in dry locations with occasional supplemental watering during hot summer months.

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key features

Advantages
  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Native
  • Erosion Control
  • Rock Gardens
Tolerates
  • High Altitude
  • Low Fertility
Life Cycle
Perennial
Light Requirements
  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun
Bloom Time
Late spring to early summer

Additional information

Planting Time
  • Spring / Summer
Soil Moisture
  • Average
  • Moist / Wet
  • Waterwise
Soil Type
  • Average Soil
  • Clay Soil
  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
  • Well-Drained Soil
Mature Height
12-30" tall
Mature Spread
30" wide
Growing Zones
  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
Ideal Region
  • Suitable Above 7000 ft
  • Coastal California
  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast
  • Southwest
  • West
Native To
North America
Neonicotinoid Free
Yes
Non-GMO
No
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