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Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Black Barlow'

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a) (Info)
Species: vulgaris var. stellata
Cultivar: Black Barlow
Additional cultivar information: (Barlow Series)

5 vendors have this plant for sale.

15 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

2 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Joan On May 28, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:


Editor's Note

Aquilegia is regarded as dangerous, in particular the seeds and roots. However, their acrid flavor generally helps to avoids poisonings.

The flowers of various species of Aquilegia were noted as historically being consumed with other fresh greens, and are reported to be very sweet, and safe if consumed in small quantities. The plant's seeds and roots are highly poisonous however, and contain cardiogenic toxins which cause both severe gastroenteritis and heart palpitations if consumed as food. However, this plant is better avoided due to its high toxicity; columbine poisonings may be fatal.

We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn gardeners, parents, and pet owners to look further for more information.
Positive bluespiral On Dec 1, 2006, bluespiral from Ellicott City, MD (Zone 7a) wrote:

This color really smokes and comes true from seed, if not grown in vicinity of other columbines with which it would readily hybridize.

Neutral Gabrielle On Apr 29, 2006, Gabrielle from Washington, IL (Zone 5a) wrote:

A beautiful selection with fully double, purplish black, spurless blossoms that resemble small dahlias. This variety was bred especially for cut flower production. It also works well in containers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Positive Fleurs On Aug 5, 2005, Fleurs from Columbia, SC wrote:

Easily grown from seed. The small, dark double flowers are especially lovely with the pastels of spring blooming plants. Fertilome's Triple Action Plus sprayed a few times early in the season seems to have prevented marring of the foliage from leaf miners. Even when not in bloom, the foliage is very attractive.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Francisco, California
Plainfield, Illinois
Switz City, Indiana
Benton, Kentucky
Ellicott City, Maryland
Buffalo, New York
Cleveland, Ohio
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Portland, Oregon
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Columbia, South Carolina
Hendersonville, Tennessee
Kalama, Washington
Seattle, Washington
Owen, Wisconsin



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