Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Aquilegia

Species:

Aquilegia viridiflora var. atropurpurea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

dark purple, maroon, greenish

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, hummingbirds

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 21–30 days

Germination Time:

21–45 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; sow on surface or barely cover. May have erratic germination over extended period.

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