Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar'

Also Known As

Fan Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-18"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar' plant details

Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A German seed strain of this most superb Japanese and Chinese species. Probably correctly A. flabellata v. pumila but recently merged into A. japonica. Nomenclature is graying my remaining hairs. Dwarf Columbine to 6" with blue and white flowers. Quite gorgeous - all we really need to know.