Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Aquilegia

Species:

Aquilegia coerulea var. pinetorum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

blue, white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees, butterflies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 21–30 days

Germination Time:

21–45 days

Notes:

Light enhances germination. Seeds should be surface-sown or lightly covered. Fresh seed germinates best.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI