A fluffier flower sets this columbine apart from the simpler native type. It has cheerful magenta and white flowers on tall stems and reseeds readily.
Latin Name
Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata 'Nora Barlow'
Family
Ranunculaceae
Also Known As
Common Columbine Granny's Nightcap
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
April - May
Seasons
Spring
Specifications
Max Height: 3'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Colors
Native Range
Europe
History
This type of columbine has been recorded in herbals since the 17th century.
Other Details
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Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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