Aquilegia saximontana (Rocky Mountain Columbine)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusAquilegia
Speciessaximontana
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
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Description and Growing Information

PestsWith downy mildew plants will be deformed in spring from any systemic infection, in summer new infections will arise as yellow patches on the leaves, followed by brownish-red marks on the stems and deformed leaves. There is no chemical available. Picking off the diseased leaves may be effective however some plants may need to be destroyed (burning is best).
HabitatRocky slopes and cliffs at an altitude of 3,300-4,000 m.
Leaf DescriptionGreen leaflets and compound basal leaves.
Flower DescriptionBlue flowers with blue hooked spurs and stamens 5-8 mm.

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