Saturday, September 8, 2012

Columbine, Alpina Deep Blue

Columbine, Alpina Deep Blue

Aquilegia alpina

 




     This beautiful spring flower is a native of the French and Swisse Alps.  It blooms in mid Spring to early Summer.

Form:

Perennial herbaceous plant 18" to 30" tall.
Sets of 3 palmate leaves

 

Growing:

Seeds need cold stratification 3-4 weeks before sewing indoors, or direct seed in Fall.  Spreads fairly easily by seed.
 Hardy in zones 2-9


Permaculture uses:

Beautiful landscape flower
Attracts pollinators

Needs:

Sunlight/ partial shade
Water
Soil

Products:

Flowers
Leaves
Seed



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