Aquilegia vulgaris
Dwarf columbine, European columbine
Low to moderate moisture requirements; full sun to partial shade. Purple, blue, pink and white flowers bloom from May through August. A cultivated perennial species of Columbine, originally from Europe with a shorter growth habit than most species. A widely adaptable flower suitable in landscape settings or natural applications throughout the USA.
| Group | Dicot |
| US Native | Introduced |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Forb |
| Active Growth Period | |
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Mature Height (feet) | 0 |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Yellow-Green |
| Fertility Needs | |
| Toxicity | |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | No |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | No |
| Salinity Tolerance | |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Fire Resistant | |
| Fire Tolerance | |
| Seed Period Start | |
| Seed Period End | |
| Seed / lb | 307000 |
| Seedling Vigor | |
| Palatable (browser) | |
| Palatable (grazer) |