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Aquilegia 'Black Barlow' - Columbine
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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow'

Columbine

'Black Barlow' is a striking variety of Aquilegia with its charming and eye catching near-black double flowers. As an early bloomer, 'Black Barlow' columbine will announce the coming of spring with vibrant color. 'Black Barlow' is graceful, with blue-green foliage, and is a wonderful addition to the formal or cottage garden with its flowers at the center of attention. Columbine offers a wealth of flowers in sun or shade and sometimes will self-sow without being annoying.

Columbine Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Little care is needed for success. Leave the fall basal growth alone to over-winter.

Height:

32 Inches

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Spread:

12-18 Inches

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Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Characteristics & Attributes for Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow'

Exposure
Partial Shade
Sun
Soil Moisture Preference
Average
Moist
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Rabbit Resistant
Deer Resistant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Growth Habit
Reseeds
Height
24-36 Inches
Attributes
Mass Planting
Border or Bed
Naturalizing
Cut Flower
Rock Garden
Edging
Great Foliage
Foliage Color
Green
Great Companion Plants for Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow'
Bleeding Heart Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 'King of Hearts')
Coral Bells Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa 'Tiramisu')
Cranesbill Cranesbill (Geranium sanguineum 'Album')
Plantain Lily Plantain Lily (Hosta fortunei 'Wide Brim')
Jacob's Ladder Jacob's Ladder (Polemonium reptans 'Stairway to Heaven')
Beard Tongue Beard Tongue (Penstemon digitalis 'Husker Red')
Plantain Lily Plantain Lily (Hosta fortunei 'Patriot')
Coral Bells Coral Bells (Heuchera villosa 'Silver Scrolls')
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