Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a) (Info)
Species: pubescens (pew-BES-senz) (Info)
Category:
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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