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Aquilegia 'Lime Frost'

Also Known As

  • Aquilegia vulgaris (Vervaeneana Group) 'Lime Frost'
  • Lime Frost Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 8"-15"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Aquilegia 'Lime Frost' plant details

Aquilegia 'Lime Frost' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer purple 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 'Lime Frost'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 8 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia 'Lime Frost'

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 knock-out columbine with purple blue flowers atop bright variegated leaves of grey-green with gold and cream. This is a fast grower that provides all season interest. Best in part shade to part sun.
Beautiful leaves marbled gold and green perfectly compliment its ultramarine flowers in May.Minimum temperature: -30° F

Gardening facts about Aquilegia 'Lime Frost' plant

How to Grow Aquilegia 'Lime Frost'

  • 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

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-32"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 15"-30"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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