Family: Ranunculaceae
(ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a) Species: canadensis (ka-na-DEN-sis) Synonym:Aquilegia australis Synonym:Aquilegia coccinea Synonym:Aquilegia elegans Synonym:Aquilegia eminens Synonym:Aquilegia flaviflora
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage HerbaceousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Seed is poisonous if ingestedParts of plant are poisonous if ingested Bloom Color RedPale Yellow Bloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |