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Aquilegia flabellata

Also Known As

  • Fan Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Aquilegia flabellata plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia flabellata

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia flabellata

USDA Zones: 4a - 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

Small compact blue foliaged colombine, soft mauve-blue and cream.

Gardening facts about Aquilegia flabellata plant

How to Grow Aquilegia flabellata

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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