Aquilegia, European Columbine, European Crowsfoot, Granny's Bonnets 'Winky Rose'

Aquilegiavulgaris

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)
Species
vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
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
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Seward, Alaska

Bozrah, Connecticut

Iowa City, Iowa

Pennellville, New York

Davidson, North Carolina

Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Hereford, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Bozrah, CT | May 2010 | positive

I grew this plant from seeds years ago and it is still thriving in my garden today. I think it has seeded moderately, though I can't reme...Read More

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Emmaus, PA (Zone 6b) | January 2009 | neutral

I bought 3 of these cuties locally and enjoyed them all season. They are a compact and covered with cheerful, colorful flowers. My only...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2006 | positive

I love dwarf columbine, and this one is a sweetheart. The blooms are large, rose pink, and tilt upward. It wintered over quite well in my...Read More

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(Zone 5a) | March 2006 | positive

This is such a cute little columbine. Being dwarf, it doesn't flop or get broken easily, and it is chock full of blooms! Everyone has r...Read More

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