Ferry-Morse Columbine McKana's Giants
Best hardy perennial for gardeners seeking vibrant shade tolerant blooms.
A classic perennial that brings showy, spurred blooms in a vibrant color mix to the garden. These flowers are a reliable choice for attracting pollinators while offering deer resistance and drought tolerance, making them a low-maintenance, high-impact addition to borders and rock gardens.
$3.95
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a diverse and colorful floral display
- Nature enthusiasts wanting to support local pollinator populations
- Homeowners looking for low-maintenance, long-term landscaping solutions
Who should skip it
- Impatient planters requiring immediate floral results
- Landscapers needing consistent color throughout the entire summer
- Meticulous gardeners bothered by minor cosmetic plant damage
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Appeal
A magnet for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the season.
Maintenance Ease
Drought tolerance and deer resistance minimize daily garden upkeep requirements.
Visual Impact
Striking spurred blooms create vibrant, high-contrast focal points in borders.
Germination Reliability
Standard three-week window requires patience but yields consistent perennial results.
Versatility
Equally effective as cut flowers indoors or structural garden accents.
Growth Predictability
Requires a full season to establish before blooming in year two.
Key Specs
Plant Type
Flower
Lifecycle
Perennial
Mature Height
36 inches
Sunlight Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs
Average (1-2 inches per week)
Days to Germination
14-21 days
Planting Depth
0.125 inches
Seed Spacing
12-18 inches
Seed Count
150-160 seeds
Pest Resistance
Deer
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