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Columbine flowers (Aquilegia) are spring-blooming plants loved by both hummingbirds and gardeners. Learn how to grow them with these helpful tips.
Jun 01, 2026
Columbine flowers (Aquilegia) are spring-blooming plants loved by both hummingbirds and gardeners. Learn how to grow them with these helpful tips. Columbine (Aquilegia), with its multi-colored petals, blooms from spring through early summer.
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Though this native perennial appears delicate, it’s among the hardiest of native plants and is deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly. Aquilegia, or Columbine, is a classic cottage garden favourite which flowers through the spring to early summer. Learn how to grow aquilegias in this guide.