Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' (15) Quarts
Common Name: Columbine;
Zones 3 to 8.
Full sun to shade depending on zone.
Plants reach 10 inches tall and 10 to 15 inches wide;
moderate growth rate; Herbaceous perennial.
'Little Lanterns' is a compact version of canadensis with delicate, biternate, dark green foliage growing 10 inches tall. Red and yellow flowers bloom in mid spring. Native Aquilegia canadensis grows 2 to 3 feet tall with drooping, bell-like, red and yellow flowers.
Columbine is easy to grow in a wide range of soils except for heavy, poorly drained soggy soil; but prefers loose, average to rich, moist, well-drained soil. They can be grown in full sun or partial shade, though light to moderate shade will prolong flower season. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom.
In the fall, or if foliage declines, plants can be cut back to their basal foliage. In the spring, remove only the dead leaves. Leaf miners are the only significant pest, if seen, simply cut the foliage all the way back to the ground and discard it. Healthy, new growth will emerge quickly. Some columbines may self-seed or cross-pollinate in the garden under optimum conditions. Do not propagate by division; mature plants do not like to be disturbed.
Attributes: border plants, containers, cut flowers may last up to 2 weeks, edging and plant in mass to naturalize shady, woodland borders. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, Rabbit resistant. |
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