Aquilegia chaplinei
Aquilegia chaplinei
- Native to:
- United States | NM, TX
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Aquilegia
- Species:
- Aquilegia chaplinei
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- red, yellow
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, bees
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 4-6 weeks to break dormancy.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires darkness. | GA3 improves germination.