Aquilegia × 'Earlybird™ Purple Yellow' is a compact columbine selection grown for its upright, bicolored blooms and tidy habit. You will get a mound of finely divided foliage topped with spring flowers that show rich purple and bright yellow tones, adding early-season color to borders, woodland edges, and patio containers.

For best results, plant it in moist, well-drained soil and give it part shade, especially where summers are warm. It can take more sun when the root zone stays evenly moist, so mulch helps keep the soil cool and reduces drying. Mature size is about 9-11 inches tall and roughly 8-12 inches wide, making it easy to tuck into the front of beds or mix with other spring and early-summer perennials.

Water regularly during establishment, then maintain steady moisture through bloom for the best display. Remove spent stems for a neater look, or allow some flowers to set seed if you want a few volunteer seedlings. Columbines are often short-lived perennials, so letting a little reseeding happen can help keep them in your garden over time. After flowering, you can trim back old stems and let fresh foliage carry the plant through the season.

Site it with good air movement and avoid soggy soil to reduce rot problems. Watch for leaf miners or other common columbine pests, and remove affected leaves promptly if needed. In cold regions, a light winter mulch can protect the crown from deep frost and temperature swings.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-7 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 9-11"
• Spread: 8-12"

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