Longspur Columbine

Aquilegialongissima

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)
Species
longissima (lon-JIS-ee-muh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fremont, California

Sacramento, California

Glen Burnie, Maryland

Lenoir City, Tennessee

Denton, Texas

Humble, Texas

Wichita Falls, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
2
neutrals
0
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(Zone 6b) | January 2016 | positive

Aquilegia longissima is very impressive with its "shooting star look". here in cool climate of Austria it is not as easy in cultivation a...Read More

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Fort Stockton, TX | June 2013 | positive

I've grown these for years, in both Alpine and Ft Stockton, TX, having gathered the original seeds about 30 yrs ago at Cattail Falls in t...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Longspur Columbine Aquilegia longissima is native to Texas and other States.

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Baa
| May 2002 | neutral

Aquilegia longissima - Long Spur Columbine is a herbaceous perennial from the USA.

Has mid green, deeply lobed leaves divi...Read More

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | May 2002 | positive

Columbine are very short-lived perennials. They set seed faithfully, and new ones come up. Since almost all available plants are hybrid...Read More

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