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Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids]

Also Known As

  • Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-16"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids] plant details

Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids] is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue, cream, lavender, magenta, pink, purple, red and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. 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 [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, cream, lavender, magenta, pink, purple, red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids]

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, 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, long spurred, bell shaped flowers, in assorted colours, over several weeks. Provide with morning sun, feed well and add humus to encourage good flowering.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids] plant

How to Grow Aquilegia [Mrs Scott-Elliot Hybrids]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
    • pink
    • red
    • blue
    • lavender
    • purple
    • magenta
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glaucous

See other plant types of Aquilegia for your garden

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
Photo of Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' form by Panayoti Kelaidis
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aka Fragrant Columbine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aquilegia fragrans foliage by Stan Shebs
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aka Desert Columbine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15"-30"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aquilegia shockleyi flower by Stan Shebs
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aka Fan Columbine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 8"-12"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aquilegia flabellata close-up, flower by Kirisame
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aka Aquilegia x caerulea 'Little Lanterns', Little Lanterns Dwarf Columbine

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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