Perennial Of The Day

 

Aquilegia caerulea

Rocky Mountain Columbine

Type Perennial

Hardy range 3A to 8A

Height 16" to 18" / 40cm to 45cm

Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm

Growth rate Average

Form Rounded

Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Persistence Deciduous

Bloom Color Blue

Bloom Time Summer

The flowers are suitable for dried flowers.

Environment This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green

This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes Leaf miners often develop after flowering, and the foliage should be removed and destroyed. The plant will regrow in a few weeks. Aquilegia's have a long carrot like root making them difficult to transplant.
Wire cages may be necessary for rabbit problems.

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