Aquilegia 'Lime Sorbet'

Also Known As

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Lime Sorbet'
Lime Sorbet Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-36"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

3a-9b

Aquilegia 'Lime Sorbet' plant details

Aquilegia 'Lime Sorbet' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer 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, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia 'Lime Sorbet'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia 'Lime Sorbet'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new and lovely color combo offers double non-spurred flowers of lime to-white atop stately 2-3' stalks of blue-green in late spring-early summer; a great addition to a bouquet and the butterflies will love them as much as you. S-PSh

By: Forestfarm

A beautiful spring green tinged flower with a full array of petals once was called clematis-flowered. Lime Sorbet is a delight in the awakening spring garden, its numerous flowers held aloft by tall, wiry stems. Easy to grow for a perennial it resists browsing from rabbits and deer and welcomes pollinators. It thrives in well-drained soils that stay lightly moist, so some humus would be beneficial. Full sun to partial shade in the North, partial shade a must in hotter climes.