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Earlybird™ Purple White Columbine
Aquilegia 'Earlybird™ Purple White'
Columbine
In stock · from $14.99
Tight mounding foliage becomes a cushion for vibrant purple and white flowers with bright yellow centers in early spring. Frost and shade tolerant. Great for patio containers, garden borders, or a cottage garden.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-16.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Tolerates shade.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Good for cut flowers.
Quick answers
How big does Earlybird™ Purple White Columbine get?
About 12-18" tall and 12" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Earlybird™ Purple White Columbine need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Earlybird™ Purple White Columbine need?
Low water use.
Will Earlybird™ Purple White Columbine grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Earlybird™ Purple White Columbine deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Earlybird™ Purple White Columbine in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Earlybird™ Purple White Columbine wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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