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Aquilegia atrata
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 3a-9b
Aquilegia atrata plant details
Aquilegia atrata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer black and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia atrata
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: ranunculales
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: black and purple blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia atrata
- USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Aquilegia atrata
Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- clay
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
- black
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Aquilegia hybrida Earlybird™ White, Earlybird™ White Columbine
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9a
Size
Height: 9"-12"
Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Aquilegia caerulea 'Yellow'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
![Photo of Aquilegia [yellow caerulea hybrid] flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/1a/29/1a29298d995ba146c00c90b778ae94d3.webp)
aka Aquilegia caerulea 'Red & White'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 1'-2'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
![Photo of Aquilegia [red and white hybrid] flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/5d/44/5d4423882a9eba94584ea8de2dfe3a0f.webp)
aka Aquilegia hybrida 'Swan Pink and Yellow', Swan Pink and Yellow Columbine
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Aquilegia chrysantha Denver Gold®, DENVER GOLD® Columbine, Golden Columbine, Yellow Columbine
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 32"-36"
Width: 12"-32"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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