General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 8 - 12 inches
Plant Spread: 8 - 12 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Other: Chocolate purple petals, green sepals
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Columbine
  • Green-flowered Columbine

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Location: Copenhagen, Denmark, EU
Date: 2015-05-27

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Date: 2012-05-02
Location: Twisp
Date: 2015-04-20

Date: 2012-05-02

Date: 2012-05-02

Photo Courtesy of Secret Garden Growers.
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Columbine Chocolate Soldier.. by wcgypsy May 2, 2012 7:39 PM 0

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