Flower Detail
Aquilegia species
Columbine, especially the blue Colorado state flower, is one of my all-time favorites. I live in Colorado and I delight in seeing it bloom. While I love the blue ones, I have a variety of colors. New plants make their own mixtures. I haven't had them die off as some people report. Keep air flowing to diminish aphics. Deadhead to prolong flowering season.
Aquilegia species
Type: perennial Zone: 1 - 10
Elevation (if known):
Color: mixed, blue, yellow, burgundy, red Height: 1 - 4 ft
Ease of growth:
Bloom Time : Late Spring, Summer, Long Blooming
Sun: yes Part Shade: yes Shade: yes
Water Needs: regular
Native to: W US cooler mtn areas CO/NM native? yes
Deer Resistant: yes Rabbit Resistant : no
Soil : Well Drained
Propagation: Reseeds gently, divisions
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