Aquilegia flabellata

Common Name: Columbine, Dwarf Columbine

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CAUTION

Can be toxic to pets; particularly cats, dogs, and horses.

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Overview

Plant Type      Perennial
Hardiness Zone3

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Cultivars

Cultivar Height Spread Blooms Sun Planted Picture
Cameo Blue & White (Dwarf)6-8"12"Early to Mid seasonSun to Part ShadeHouse garden beds

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Ongoing Management

Weed Control & Mulching

Insect & Disease Control

Fertilization

Fertilize monthly during growing season

Watering

Requires moderate soil moisture; apply water when top 1-2" of soil dries out.

Pruning / Cutting Back

Prune back to healthy basal leaves just after blooming. Can be cut back to 1/2 their height.

Only remove 1/3 of living stems at one time.

Integrated Pest & Pollinator Mgmt Notes

Harvesting

Site Selection & Preparation

Propagation

Pollination Needs

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