Description from Hardy Plants
Aquilegia – Columbine
A large group of perennial plants in the Crow-Foot family, RANUNCULACEAE. 70 species at least with 21 species in the US, hybrids are common and so is variation do to isolation. 100’s of garden selections have been produced, many going back many years. Many F1, hybrids now are on the market with uniform habit and flower color. They do best in light, sandy soil that is moist and has good drainage. They like a sheltered location with some sun. Some of the stronger species can be transplanted into heavier garden soil, even heavy clay and made to succeed; but young seedlings need a light sandy loam soil to develop a strong healthy root and crown structure. The seed of most Columbines is rather slow in germinating and it is necessary to keep the soil moist until the young plants are up and established. When large enough, the seedlings may be pricked out and planted into pots to get a start before being set into the permanent border or wherever they are to be placed.
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