{"product_id":"wild-blue-columbine-aquilegia-caerulea-live-plant","title":"Wild Blue Columbine Live Plant – Aquilegia caerulea – Native Blue-White Perennial – Zones 3–9","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Blue Columbine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAquilegia caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to the Rocky Mountains of western North America\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBlue-and-White Native Columbine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWild Blue Columbine (\u003cem\u003eAquilegia caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e) is the state flower of Colorado. Its distinctive blue-and-white spurred blooms appear in mid-to-late spring and may be visited by hummingbirds, bumblebees, and long-tongued native bees. The nodding flowers can also be used in spring cut-flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNative to Rocky Mountain meadows and woodland edges, this columbine grows well in part sun to part shade and can self-seed where conditions are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part sun to part shade; more sun in cooler climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 15 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wildlife tend not to browse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants ship in 2.5-inch or 3.25-inch grower pots. 3.25-inch pots are older plants that may flower their first spring when planted in fall or early spring. 2.5-inch pots are first-year plants and may flower in a later season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eOrnamental Plants\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-native\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck agricultural restrictions to confirm this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Shipping Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 85°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant in a 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":44297956556950,"sku":"WBC-1P-25","price":5.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants in 2.5\" Pots","offer_id":45539145253014,"sku":"WBC-6P-25","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Plant in a 3.25\" Pot","offer_id":44297956589718,"sku":"WBC-1P-325","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/31663714795670-1024_38e6f4b8-d0e0-42f6-9fff-f65a2e0555bb.jpg?v=1787590529","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/wild-blue-columbine-aquilegia-caerulea-live-plant","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}