Aquilegia viridiflora (Columbine, 耧斗菜 Lou Dou Cai (Chinese))


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusAquilegia
Speciesviridiflora
CategoryPerennials
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H4
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-7)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 20
Height15-50 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July

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).
HabitatForests, valleys, grassy slopes and along streams at an altitude of 200-2,400 m.
Leaf DescriptionPubescent to subglabrous with a glabrous underside, leaflets have 2 lobes and are obovate.
Flower Description3-7 flowers per stem, pendulous flowers, 1.6-2 cm in diameter with 2 cm stamens and yellow anthers.

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