Aquilegia canadensis (Columbine, Akaly, Canada Columbine)


Botanical Information

FamilyRanunculaceae
GenusAquilegia
Speciescanadensis
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginEastern North America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-40 -(-7)
Temperature (°F)-40 - 20
Height50 - 90 cm
Spread10 - 50 cm
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

PropagationPropagate by seed sown in pots in a cold frame or by division.
CultivationOrganically rich, moist, well-drained soil with full sun exposure to partial shade. Can tolerance many soil types.
PestsAphids, leaf-mining flies, sawflies and powdery mildews. With 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).
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatRocky woods and ledges.
Leaf DescriptionDark-green basal-shaped that grow on erect stems.
Flower DescriptionYellow petals enclosed by red sepals with a stack of yellow stamens inside.

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