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Aquilegia caerulea
Rocky Mountain Columbine
Quick Facts :: Growing Tips
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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 Hummingbirds |
| Resistant to Hungry Critters |
Resists Rabbits |
GROWING TIPS
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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!
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