Aquilegia oxysepala

Also Known As

Aquilegia buergeriana var. oxysepala
Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Aquilegia oxysepala plant details

Aquilegia oxysepala is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer burgundy and cream 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 oxysepala

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia oxysepala

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
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

Oriental Columbine will reach 24-36". Extraordinary and exotic; Plum, cream and yellow blooms. Allow to naturalize. Blooms Spring; Full sun to partial shade

By: Avant Gardens

Oxysepala, meaning sharp sepals, describes the especially long and pointed sepals (outer structure of the flower) of this columbine. They're a beautiful wine-red, the perfect compliment to the yellow interior petals on these summertime flowers that bloom in lovely clusters. It comes from open areas of forest or rocky exposed meadows of Europe and Asia, currently designated as endangered in Switzerland. This very large, complex flower attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, as well as children that like "fairy flowers". 24" tall and clumping; happily self-sowing. Minimum temperature: -5°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

One of the smaller species, maybe a foot or foot and a half, blooms an attractive shade of burgundy. Interestingly, prone to rebloom here and there later in the summer when happy. Zone 5.