The Golden-Spurred Columbine is one of the showiest of all the species. It is also one of the largest columbines, growing three to four feet high and having many large branches. Its leaves have soft hairs on their underside while its erect flowers are a lovely yellow, usually one to three inches across. These are just a few of the many species of columbines you can choose from to brighten your landscape. Many other hybrid strains are available such as Spring Song, Biedermeier, Dragonfly, Music, and Fairyland.
All species are easy to grow and require only minimal care.
Columbines bloom profusely in the spring and early summer, but if you want another burst of blossoms later in the year, the old stems can be cut back to accomplish this. I don't know about you, but I have a feeling I will have one or more pastel blue and white Rocky Mountain columbines growing in my garden before summer's end. Not only will they be a beautiful reminder of my Colorado home, but they will always cause me to reflect on how precious life really is.