High Country Gardens
Columbine Collection
Best low-maintenance native perennials for shade-loving, waterwise gardeners.
Enhance your garden with the Columbine Collection from High Country Gardens, featuring four native Aquilegia cultivars. These pollinator-friendly plants are ideal for shade gardens, offering a low-growing layer of vibrant color. Drought-tolerant and cold-hardy, they are perfect for waterwise landscapes and rock gardens. Known for being tough and naturally spreading, these deer and rabbit-resistant perennials attract hummingbirds, providing beautiful seasonal interest with minimal care. This collection is designed to cover approximately four square feet when planted.
$45.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
/ 3268
#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
+66%
Above average
Who it's for
- Wildlife gardeners looking to attract hummingbirds and pollinators
- Busy gardeners needing hardy plants for challenging landscape spots
- Design-focused homeowners wanting a curated, colorful spring garden
Who should skip it
- Gardeners seeking long-term, permanent landscape fixtures
- Low-maintenance gardeners who dislike managing pest issues
- Perfectionists who want consistent, predictable plant traits
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A magnet for hummingbirds and essential native pollinators alike.
Drought Resilience
Thrives in waterwise landscapes with minimal supplemental irrigation required.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from grazing on your foliage.
Shade Adaptability
Perfect for brightening up those tricky, low-light garden corners.
Maintenance Ease
Tough, self-spreading perennials that demand very little seasonal attention.
Hardiness Range
Robust cold-hardiness makes these a dependable choice for zones 5-8.
Key Specs
Collection includes 4 plants
Covers approximately 4 square feet
Mature Height
12-18 inches tall
Growing Zones
5-8
Soil Type
Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Water Tolerance
Moderate
Ships As
Potted Plant
Growth Habit
Groundcover
Features
- Attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
- Drought-tolerant and cold-hardy
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Ideal for shade and waterwise gardens
- Low-growing groundcover habit
- Adds late spring color
- Native plant collection
- Suitable for containers
What customers say
The Columbine Collection earns high marks for both plant quality and garden reliability. Consumers consistently report that the bare roots arrive exceptionally healthy and robust, ensuring a high rate of successful establishment. This collection reliably delivers a stunning, diverse array of vibrant blooms, transforming garden spaces exactly as promised. Customers feel this dependable performance and visual impact make the collection a genuinely smart investment for perennial beauty.
Know before you buy
This collection is designed to cover approximately four square feet when planted. They are best suited for grouping together to create a lush, low-growing layer of color.
While these plants are versatile, they perform best in partial sun, partial shade, or full shade. They are not recommended for areas with intense, direct full-day sun.
Yes, these cultivars are known for being resistant to deer and rabbits, making them a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.
These plants thrive in compost-enriched garden loam soil. Ensuring your soil is well-draining is key to keeping them healthy, as they prefer moderate water.
Yes, these are perennial plants, meaning they will return each year. They are cold-hardy in growing zones 5 through 8.
Absolutely. These Columbines are well-suited for containers, provided the pot has adequate drainage and is filled with a high-quality, compost-enriched potting mix.
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