Aquilegia vulgaris

Common Columbine

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Hardy perennial with spurred flowers in blue, pink, or white. Needs winter chill to bloom. Fern-like foliage dies back after flowering.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Columbine
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Aquilegia
Species Vulgaris
Variety Wild type / Cultivars
Origin Europe, Asia, North Africa
Blooming Spring to early summer, May-June
Leaf Color Blue-green / Gray-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loamy soil with good organic matter content

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Watering

Keep soil moist during active growth and flowering. Allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Reduce after blooming for dormancy preparation.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade; prefers cooler conditions during bloom, tolerates afternoon shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring growth; avoid high nitrogen which promotes foliage over flowers.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers immediately to prevent self-seeding. Cut back yellowing stems completely in late autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Leaf Miner Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
35% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 45000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
40% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
200 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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