Aquilegia caerulea

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Item # 20811
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Aquilegia caerulea

Rocky Mountain Columbine

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade All Day Shade Attract Hummingbirds Resists Rabbits Western Only  Legend

Description:

18” x 15” wide, (seed propagated). Rocky Mountain Columbine is the state flower of Colorado, and is treasured for its big blue and white flowers. A must for mountain gardeners, this plant is at its best in cool, higher altitude areas of the West. At lower elevations, place in cool shady beds that receive regular watering. Not recommended for hot , humid climates.Campanula rotundifolia makes a fine companion plant.

Zones 3-8.

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 3 - 8
Color Blue, White
Regions Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., Western Only
Rain 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in
Bloom Time Late Spring
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade, All Day Shade
Soil Average Garden Soil
Moisture Regular Water
Height Medium - 12in. to 36in.
Plants for Pollinators Attract Beneficial Insects, Attract Hummingbirds
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Rabbits
GROWING TIPS

These plants grow best in enriched soils that are well drained, avoid heavy, slow draining clay soils. Columbine likes evenly moist soil. Overhead irrigation in late afternoon and evening hours may encourage powdery mildew. Plant in large groupings to encourage naturalized drifts!