Aquilegia
Genus
Also called columbine, Granny's Bonnet, columbines
Connections
Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its source“Aquilegia, commonly known as columbine, is a delicate perennial flower” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“This typically takes 21-28 days” — How To Grow Aquilegias
“Maintain temperatures 60-70°F for optimal germination.” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Sun: Partial shade to dappled sunlight; 3-5 hours of indirect sun daily.” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Thrives in zones 3-9” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Spacing: 12-18 inches” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Tall stems emerge (12-36 inches depending on variety)” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Seeds require cold stratification (4-6 weeks) for best germination rates.” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Deadhead any early flower buds to encourage root development.” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Edible flowers for garnish” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
“Avoid planting near: Competitive aggressive spreaders like mint” — How to Grow Aquilegia — LizPlants
Who grows this
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7 cultivars
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 3 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian