Aquilegia vulgaris

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Columbine

Taxonomy:

  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Clade: Angiosperms
  • Clade: Eudicots
  • Clade: Ranunculales
  • Family: Ranunculaceae
  • Genus: Aquilegia
  • Species: Aquilegia vulgaris

Common Names by Region:

  • English: Columbine
  • French: Ancolie commune
  • German: Gewöhnliche Akelei
  • Spanish: Aguileña común
  • Italian: Aquilegia comune
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Description:

  • Plant Type: Perennial herb
  • Height: Typically 30-90 cm (12-36 inches)
  • Leaves: Bipinnate, bluish-green leaves with lobed leaflets
  • Flowers: Nodding, spurred flowers that come in a variety of colors including blue, purple, pink, white, and yellow. The flowers have five petal-like sepals and five petals with backward-projecting spurs.
  • Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer
  • Fruit: Follicle containing numerous seeds

Known Range:

  • Native Range: Europe, particularly central and southern regions
  • Introduced Range: Widely naturalized in North America and other parts of the world

Care Requirements:

  • Soil: Prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil; tolerates a range of soil types including clay, loam, and sandy soils
  • Sunlight: Thrives in partial shade but can also grow in full sun, especially in cooler climates
  • Watering: Requires regular watering, especially during dry periods; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
  • Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 3-9; tolerates cold winters and hot summers if adequately watered
  • Fertilization: Benefits from a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring; avoid over-fertilizing as it can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers
  • Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage further blooming and to prevent self-seeding; cut back foliage to the ground in late fall
  • Pests and Diseases: Susceptible to leaf miners, aphids, and powdery mildew; good air circulation and proper spacing can help prevent fungal diseases
  • Propagation: Can be propagated from seed, division, or cuttings; seeds should be sown in the autumn or spring for best germination

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