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Clematis-flowered Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata

Clematis-flowered Columbine is part of the Aquilegia genus. Its scientific name is Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata. The botanical name epithet for Clematis-flowered Columbine (vulgaris) means 'common'.

Attracts hummingbirds.1

It is a flower and is treated mainly as a perennial, so it grows best over a period of time (3 years and greater). Clematis-flowered Columbine is known for its erect habit and growing to a height of approximately 40.0 cm (1.30 feet). If you would like to attract birds to your garden, consider growing this plant.

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How to grow Clematis-flowered Columbine

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Growing Clematis-flowered Columbine from seed

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Clematis-flowered Columbine about 56 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Clematis-flowered Columbine

By our calculations*, you should look at planting out Clematis-flowered Columbine about 30 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Clematis-flowered Columbine

Can be used as a cut flower, but leave some to allow for self seeding or seed collection.

Companion plants for Clematis-flowered Columbine

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Clematis-flowered Columbine so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Clematis-flowered Columbine

These plants will not grow well with Clematis-flowered Columbine so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Clematis-flowered Columbine problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Clematis-flowered Columbine plants:

Some insects may damage leaves. remove damage by pruning.1

Clematis-flowered Columbine Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin vulgaris meaning “common”

Other names for Clematis-flowered Columbine

Aquilegia clematiflora

Clematis-flowered Columbine care instructions

How long does Clematis-flowered Columbine take to grow?

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When should I plant Clematis-flowered Columbine?

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