| | | Family | Ranunculaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 2a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Spread | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar' (fan columbine) bears medium blue blooms during late spring to early summer. The foliage is greyish green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, mass planting and woodland. | | Special Characteristics | Hummingbirds are attracted to Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. | | Cautions | Aquilegia flabellata 'Ministar' (fan columbine) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. | | |