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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Green Apples'

Also Known As

  • Aquilegia vulgaris 'Lemon Sherbet'
  • Green Apples Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-32"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Green Apples' plant details

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Green Apples' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring green and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly 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 vulgaris 'Green Apples'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: green and white blooms in spring
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris 'Green Apples'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fully double spurless creamy white flowers with apple-green tips. Hardy perennial to 32". Sometimes called 'Lemon Sherbet'

Gardening facts about Aquilegia vulgaris 'Green Apples' plant

How to Grow Aquilegia vulgaris 'Green Apples'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled 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
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 12"-32"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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  • sun - mostly shade
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