Aquilegia Species, Spurless Columbine, Paraquilegia

Aquilegiaecalcarata

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)
Species
ecalcarata (e-kal-ka-RAY-tuh)
Synonym
Semiaquilegia ecalcarata
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
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
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Palmer, Alaska

Parker, Colorado

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Royal Oak, Michigan

Austin, Texas

Lexington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 6b) | January 2016 | positive

Nice and charming wild species of genus Aquilegia which self seed freely here in my garden, especially in shady parts of my rock garden. ...Read More

J
Palmer, AK (Zone 3b) | June 2012 | positive

This plant has been a reliable, though short lived perennial in my zone 3-4 garden. The parent rarely lasts longer than 3 or 4 years, but...Read More

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Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | November 2006 | positive

I first saw this plant growing at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, VA and finally located one of the horticulturists to identify it fo...Read More

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Murfreesboro, TN (Zone 7a) | January 2003 | neutral

A true Columbine despite its lack of spur, the synonym is used mainly by nurseries; most taxonomists and geneticists agree it's rightfull...Read More

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