Columbine ‘McKana Giants Mix’ was an All America Selections winner in 1955. It is a hybrid with large flowers and long spurs. Flower colors include blue, pink, red, violet, white and yellow. Looks lovely in rock gardens, beds, borders and cutting gardens. Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
A beautiful and spectacular favorite for every garden, the perennial Columbine provides rich vibrant color and season long blooms. Suitable for a wide range of growing zones 3-8. Red/White, Yellow/White, Blue/White, Pink/White
Columbine is the Latin word for dove, a name befitting the graceful, long spurred blooms. We are fortunate that most of the 70 species of columbines can be grown in our varied climates. Cultivation requires a half day of sun, good drainage and moderate moisture. A fairly short-lived perennial (about 4-5 years), it self-sows with ease.
Columbine - McKana Giants Mixed
Columbine is a genus of 60–70 species of perennial plants in the hellebore family (Ranunculaceae) that are found in meadows, woodlands, and at higher altitudes throughout the Northern hemisphere. The genus name comes from Latin meaning eagle and refers to the spurred flowers that some say resemble eagle talons. They are fairly short-lived (2-3 years) but will spread by seed.
These plants grow 1/2-3 feet tall with thick rhizomatous roots. The basal leaves are compound and lobed with similar alternate stem leaves. The flowers generally appear in spring in various colors that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. They help fill the niche between early spring bulbs and summer-blooming plants.
This plant prefers well-drained moist average soil in part shade but will tolerate full sun if kept moist. It is intolerant of wet poorly drained soils. Use columbines in the border. meadow or naturalized settings, English gardens and pollinator or native gardens
There are now many hybrids available that were created with both North American and European species.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems. Will readily seed.