General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Time: |
Spring
Late spring or early summer
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| Uses: |
Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Hummingbirds
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Provide light
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
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| Pollinators: |
Bees
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
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Posted by
Catmint20906 (PNW WA half hour south of Olympia - Zone 8a) on Aug 22, 2014 5:55 PM concerning plant:
Aquilegia vulgaris is a larval host plant for the Columbine Duskywing Skipper, a butterfly common in the northeastern and north central US and parts of Canada. Aquilegia vulgaris also provides nectar for hummingbirds.
This European native is considered a short-lived self-seeding perennial. Does well in part shade, although some afternoon sun will protect from mildew.
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On May 6, 2015 |
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