Friday, June 24, 2011

Rocky Mountain Columbine, Deciduous 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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