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Ranunculaceae
Aquilegia Species, Sierra Columbine
Aquilegiapubescens
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Family
Ranunculaceae
(ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Aquilegia
(a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)
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Species
pubescens
(pew-BES-senz)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
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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
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Rikkashay
West Portsmouth, OH (Zone 6a)
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August 2005
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This Columbine has grown very well in my area and seeds readily.
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This Columbine has grown very well in my area and seeds readily.