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Aquilegia alpina (Alpine columbine)


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Aquilegia alpina ak-will-EE-zsah al-PINE-ah Common Name: Alpine columbine Synonyms: A. montana Genus: Aquilegia
This plant bears terminal racemes of two to three nodding blue flowers, sometimes with white tips.
 Noteworthy characteristics: A white form of this species exists, var. alba.
 Care: Provide part shade and good drainage. Alpine columbine can be grown in stone walls.
 Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame in spring. Cultivars can be divided in spring, but plants respond slowly to root disturbance.
 Problems: Powdery mildew, rust, fungal leaf spots. Aphids, leaf miners, and caterpillars.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Self Seeds; Showy Flowers; Showy Seed Heads
Bloom Time Late Spring; Spring
Flower Color Blue Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders
Style , Cottage Garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest
Type ,Perennials

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