Aquilegia, Hybrid Columbine 'Melba Higgins'

Aquilegia

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)
Synonym
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Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
2"-3"
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Hamden, Connecticut

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Kansas City, Missouri

Easton, Pennsylvania

Radford, Virginia

Spokane, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Kansas City, MO (Zone 6a) | June 2018 | positive

I do not know for sure if this is the same columbine I've had in my garden for at least 20 years but it is the closest I've seen in color...Read More

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Easton, PA (Zone 6a) | January 2016 | positive

Have had Melba Higgins in the garden for over 5 years. Performs reliably and beautifully every year with little care. Has even survived...Read More

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Radford, VA (Zone 7a) | August 2009 | positive

Huge, blue flowers-beautiful.

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Plant 14" - 16" apart. zone 3-8. Long spurs project out behind blossoms. Graceful, blue-green foliage. Produces a wealth of flowers in su...Read More

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