Columbine. Upright perennial, bluish-green leaves, divided into leaflets. Nodding dark purple-violet to nearly black flowers. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 20cm. Flowers May to June. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.
Aquilegia atrata
Upright perennial, bluish-green leaves, divided into leaflets. Nodding dark purple-violet to nearly black flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Aquilegia |
|---|---|
| Species | atrata |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Columbine |
| Flower Colour | purple, violet |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Spread | 20cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, blue |
| Flowers From | May, June |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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