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Aquilegia caerulea

Rocky Mountain columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) ak-will-EE-zsah sir-EW-lee-ah Genus:  Aquilegia Rocky Mountain columbine is a beautiful, hearty, native perennial with blue and white flowers. It self-sows readily. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Native from Montana to Arizona and New Mexico. Care:  Provide full sun to partial shade and fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Propagation:  Starting with fresh seed, sow indoors in winter for spring germination. Problems:  Powdery mildew, rust, aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium Moisture Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds, Native, Self Seeds, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring Flower Color Blue, White Uses Beds and Borders, Naturalizing Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Spring Interest Type Perennials

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