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 Notes: |
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