Aquilegia 'Biedermeier'

Biedermeier Columbine

A compact, early-blooming columbine selection known for its bicolored, spurred flowers in rich jewel tones. ‘Biedermeier’ has a tidy, uniform habit, making it ideal for borders, rock gardens, and containers where a neat spring display is desired.

Key features



Width: 10–14 in (0.8–1.2 ft)



Height: 12–18 in (1–1.5 ft)



Flower color: Mixed bicolors and solids in blue, purple, red, pink, yellow, and white



Bloom time: Mid to late spring



Foliage: Blue-green, finely divided, fern-like



Form: Compact, clump-forming



Life cycle: Short-lived herbaceous perennial (often self-seeds)



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade preferred in warmer climates)



Soil: Average to moist, well-drained; adaptable



Water: Moderate



Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8



Landscape use



Front of perennial borders



Rock and alpine gardens



Cottage and woodland gardens



Containers and edging



Pollinator gardens



Notes



Attracts hummingbirds and bees



Generally deer and rabbit resistant



Allow some flowers to set seed for natural reseeding



Performs best in cool spring conditio

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12"

Width

12"

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

Blue, Dark Pink, White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Blue Green

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Clay, Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Mounding

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No