Aquilegia, Columbine, Granny's Bonnets 'Biedermeier Group'

Aquilegia

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Danger
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)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Pink
Red
Pale Yellow
Light Blue
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Disease Resistance
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Auburn, Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama

Seward, Alaska

Elk Grove, California

Chicago, Illinois

Hanna City, Illinois

Indianapolis, Indiana

Hebron, Kentucky

Pinconning, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Hopkins, Minnesota

Piedmont, Missouri

Omaha, Nebraska

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Oxford, North Carolina

Lebanon, Ohio

MOUNT HOOD PARKDALE, Oregon

Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Knoxville, Tennessee

Rockwood, Tennessee

Kalama, Washington

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Watertown, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 6b) | February 2016 | positive

Aquilegia vulgaris "Biedermeier" looks allways very impressive in my garden in May, because of the upward facing flowers which are typica...Read More

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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | November 2010 | positive

I have a shade garden that is near 3 black walnut trees. I did not realize when I planted columbine that it is sensitive to juglone; how...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | June 2004 | positive

Aquilegias do well here in Seward, Alaska. They like our moist, cool season. Biedermeiers are one of my favorite varieties. I've been gro...Read More

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Piedmont, MO (Zone 6a) | April 2004 | positive

These columbines have more upfacing, short blooms than most. The flowers are smaller than some, but the plant produces many blooms. I hav...Read More

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