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Aquilegia caerulea (Rocky Mountain columbine)

Aquilegia caerulea Photo/Illustration: Jerry Pavia


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Aquilegia caerulea ak-will-EE-zsah sir-EW-lee-ah Common Name: Rocky Mountain columbine Genus: Aquilegia
Rocky Mountain columbine is a beautiful, hearty, native perennial with blue and white flowers. It self-sows readily.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Native from Montana to Arizona and New Mexico.
 Care: Provide full sun to partial shade and fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
 Propagation: Starting with fresh seed, sow indoors in winter for spring germination.
 Problems: Powdery mildew, rust, aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds; Native; Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring
Flower Color Blue Flower; White Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Naturalizing
Style , Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest
Type ,Perennials

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