Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Aquilegia

Species:

Aquilegia alpina

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

80 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; do not cover deeply. Best germination occurs at cool temperatures around 15-18°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI