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Aquilegia 'Songbird Goldfinch' - Columbine
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Aquilegia caerulea 'Songbird Goldfinch'
Columbine
Aquilegia 'Songbird Goldfinch' has large, pale primrose yellow flowers lightly blushed with pink. The early blooms of Aquilegia 'Goldfinch' are skyward-facing, a Songbird series distinction. Lacy foliage and dancing, late-spring blooms cover these lovely border plants. Columbine offers a wealth of flowers in sun or shade and sometimes will self sow without being annoying.
Additional:
Aquilegia comes from the Latin word for eagle in reference to the flower's five spurs that resemble an eagle's talon.
Columbine Growing and Maintenance Tips:
'Goldfinch' columbine make excellent cut flowers. Be sure to pick when the bloom is 1/2 open.
Height:12-24 Inches |
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Spread:12-15 Inches |
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Hardiness Zone:3 - 9 |
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