Botanical Name: Aquilegia species
Common Name: Columbine
Type of Plant: Perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, clumping plant with an airy, lacy look – flowers held above with long, rear-projecting spurs
Height 1-3'
Spread 18"
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors half-shade to full sun
Soil Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy/rocky soils
Hardiness hardy – all zones
 
Morphology:
Leaves 2-3 ternate, blue-green – leaflets fan-shaped, to 3/4" long and wide; has a delicate, ferny appearance
Flowers showy trumpet shaped flowers in pastel shades – usually with long, projecting spurs
Fruit follicle, woody to 1/2" long
 
Propagation:
seed – resows readily
 
Usage:
good in rock gardens, borders, woodsy landscapes – very dramatic in mass plantings, good foliage even when out of flower; looks best in informal groupings
 
Landscape Care:
Watering needs regular watering – try to keep off foliage in shady areas
Fertilizing slow-release at planting
Pruning cut back stems to get second crop of flowers
Pests/Diseases powdery mildew, aphids, spider mites
Special Conditions/Other replace every 2-3 years
 
Origin: North America/Asia
Family: Ranunculaceae

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