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Aquilegia fragrans

Also Known As

Fragrant Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

5a-9b

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Aquilegia fragrans plant details

Aquilegia fragrans is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and lavender 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. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia fragrans

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia fragrans

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

Native to sub-alpine meadows in the western Himalayas, A. fragrans has large, nodding, short-spurred flowers with pale yellow/cream sepals and white petals that are sometimes subtly tinged with light blue - a beauty! The flowers have a sweet, honeysuckle fragrance and bloom in spring. 1-1/2'T x 1' W and clumping. Minimum temperature: -20°F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

One of the most beautiful of all columbines, this species has large flowers of white to cream-white that are actually fragrant! A great garden or container specimen. Native to Kashmir. Rarely offered and very choice.

By: Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Himalayan species; 5cm milky white flowers and a nice scent that's unusual for Columbines. Most of these are from Pavelka collections at 3500m near Lahul India. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Hard to come by, Aquilegia fragrans is a delightful Columbine from the Himalayas. Nodding, creamy blossoms have a hint of lavender in the petals and will surprise you with their rich, honeysuckle scent. EASY to grow, it prefers rich, well drained soil. Plant in a container on your porch, or front of a garden - the easier to enjoy its fragrance. Cut back to 2” after bloom. 30” x 12”