Aquilegia vulgaris
European Columbine
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European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) - Description
Aquilegia vulgaris (European columbine, Common columbine, Granny's nightcap, Granny's bonnet) is a species of columbine native to Europe. It is a flowering herbaceous perennial plant growing to 1. 2 m tall, with branched, thinly hairy stems. The leaves are pinnate, with the basal leaflets themselves trifoliate. The flowers, in various shades of purple, blue, pink and white, are pendent or horizontal with hooked spurs, and appear in early Summer.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) - Blooming
Columbines flower in Spring and early Summer, generally within May and June.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) - Growth
Columbine are low maintenance plants.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) - Planting
Plant seeds in well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 5.8. Radicles should germinate in 2-3 days. Often times with Aquilegia, the flowers are left to fruit and produce seeds to allow for self-seeding.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) - Pest
Leaf miners can cause leaf damage. Over-watering can cause root rot and crown rot.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) - Interesting facts
Aquilegia is a large genus with many species and varieties. The flowers are known for their nectar-bearing spurs although some species are spurless. All species attract hummingbirds. The species A. caerulea is the state flower of Colorado. The roots and shoots of Columbine are highly toxic, but Native Americans did garnish their food with very small amounts of it as a flavor enhancer and to treat ulcers. It said to taste sweet.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) - Soil and irrigation
Columbines are not fussy with soil type just as long as there is adequate drainage. The soil should be kept moist, but not totally saturated with water.
