Columbine - Biedermeier

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Columbine - Biedermeier

The Columbine 'Aquilegia Biedermeier Columbine’, also known as Aquilegia ‘Biedermeier', is a beautiful, easy to grow spring blooming perennial. The blue-green foliage adds texture and color in the fall to any of your perennial beds. The mix of colors and shortness make this Columbine stand out from the rest. With a height of 12" and a plant spread of 18-24”, you won’t want to miss this. ‘Biedermeier’ should be planted in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moist well-drained soil.   Columbine is a profuse self-seeder so it should be planted 12-18” apart. It is best used in rock gardens or in containers and for beds and borders, in cottage gardens and it attracts butterflies. Enjoy this popular flower in your garden or as a cut flower. ... more

 

Gaillardia - Arizona Sun The Blanket Flower Arizona Sun, Gaillardia 'Arizona Sun', is extremely eye catching in any perennial garden. The beautiful bright red petals are tipped in gold and surround its orange and yellow central cone. Arizone Sun will flower from June through autumn. Gaillardia thrive in hot sunny sites and need well drained soil. Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this particular Gaillardia. Arizona Sun can be used in borders, containers or use as cut flowers and was a 2005 All-American Selection.

Columbine - Biedermeier