Columbine - Blue (Aquilegia caerulea)

Blue Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) $9.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Colorado Native: Yes (State Flower!) • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 18-24 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Late Spring to Mid-Summer (May-July) • Colors: Blue and white bi-color blooms • Flower Size: 2-3 inches with distinctive spurred petals ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Partial shade to full sun (afternoon shade preferred) • Water: Moderate, well-draining soil • Soil: Rich, organic soil with good drainage • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Primary pollinator, attracted to nectar-rich spurs • Native Bees: Important early-season nectar source • Butterflies: Attracts various mountain species • Beneficial Insects: Supports native pollinator populations 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage, divide if needed • Summer: Keep soil consistently moist • Fall: Cut back after seed formation • Winter: Mulch lightly for protection 🤝 Companion Planting: • Pe