Aquilegia 'Irish Elegance'

Also Known As

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Irish Elegance'
Columbine Irish Elegance

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"-32"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Aquilegia 'Irish Elegance' plant details

Aquilegia 'Irish Elegance' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In spring and summer white 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, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia 'Irish Elegance'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia 'Irish Elegance'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Grannies Bonnets) A clumping, evergreen perennial, forming mounds of glaucous, blue-green maidenhair-like foliage. In Spring, and usually again in Autumn, tall branching stems bare, pendant, white tinged green, spurred, triple skirted, bell shaped flowers over several weeks. Provide with morning sun, feed well and add humus to encourage good flowering.