Aquilegia microcentra

Aquilegia microcentra

Native to:
Afghanistan
Aquilegia microcentra

Wikimedia: Karl Heinz Rechinger

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Aquilegia
Species:
Aquilegia microcentra

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
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 benefit from cold stratification for 4-6 weeks before sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society