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Aquilegia micrantha

Also Known As

  • Mancos Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Aquilegia micrantha plant details

Aquilegia micrantha is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue, pink and white 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 micrantha

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, pink and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia micrantha

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

An elegant western species with delicate flowers atop long fine stems, seed is very tiny for a columbine, it has proven quite growable for us.

Gardening facts about Aquilegia micrantha plant

How to Grow Aquilegia micrantha

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

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

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • pink
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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