Aquilegia spp. & cvs.
Common Name: Columbine
Type: Herbaceous perennial Family: Ranunculaceae Hardiness Zone: 4-8 Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Exposure: Exposed or sheltered Soil: Any type Moisture: Well-drained, moist Plant Height x Width: 36" H Leaf: Delicate, biternate foliage Flower: Drooping, nodding flowers of all shapes and colours (shown is A. formosa) Bloom Time: May Bloom Size: 1-2" Maintenance: Cut plant back hard if it does not look good Landscape use: Mixed borders, cottage garden, fills a gap in bloom period in early garden Pest and Disease: Leaf miner is a problem for some species but A. formosa is particularly resistant Native Range: Northern hemisphere Planting Instructions: Buy plant when it is in flower so you know what colour to get Propagation: Seed Deer and Rabbit Tolerance: Deer and rabbit tolerant |