Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris)

Family: Ranunculaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Bloom Color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White. Main Bloom Time: Late spring.Form: Upright or erect.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in nectar, they are sweet and delightful, they make a very attractive addition to mixed salads and can also be used as a thirst-quenching munch in the garden. — Rich in nectar, they are sweet and delightful, they make a very attractive addition to mixed salads and can also be used as a thirst-quenching munch in the garden.; The flowers are also used as a tea substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist shady positions, especially on calcareous soils or fenland peat. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)