{"product_id":"swan-blue-white-columbine","title":"Swan Blue White Columbine","description":"\u003ch1\u003eClassic Blue-and-White Spring Blooms\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eSwan Blue and White Columbine (\u003cem\u003eAquilegia caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Swan Blue and White') captures the look of the wild Rocky Mountain columbine in a bigger, bolder form, with large, long-spurred flowers of sky-blue sepals around a crisp white center in mid to late spring. The serene bicolor blooms hover over lacy blue-green foliage and call in hummingbirds and early bees. Deer-resistant and easy, it's a beautiful spring choice for Edina, Maple Grove, and Woodbury gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAquilegia caerulea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Swan Blue and White'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–20 in tall, 12–16 in wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–8 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to part shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid to late spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSky-blue and white bicolor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage, well-drained; moderate moisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Swan Blue and White in cottage gardens, woodland edges, pollinator and hummingbird gardens, and mixed borders. It pairs beautifully with hostas, ferns, and other spring perennials, and the flowers are lovely for cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall, when cooler weather and steady moisture help roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill, water in well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep, keeping mulch off the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1–2 times per week to establish the roots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; columbine likes moderate, even moisture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e A drip line keeps moisture even and helps keep foliage dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it attract hummingbirds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the spurred spring flowers are a favorite early-season nectar source for hummingbirds and bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, hardy to Zone 3 and reliable statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it come back every year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColumbine is a short-lived perennial that often self-seeds, so it tends to persist in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer generally avoid columbine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Swan Blue and White with our other Swan and Earlybird columbines, hostas, and ferns for a colorful spring border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315408392497,"sku":null,"price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/swan-blue-white-columbine.jpg?v=1779864866","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/swan-blue-white-columbine","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}