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Aquilegia 'Spezialrasse'

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 75 cm (1.5 - 2.5 ft)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The herbaceous perennial Aquilegia 'Spezialrasse' (columbine) bears showy and faded blue flowers during mid-spring to late spring. The foliage is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Naturalization.
Special Characteristics Birds and hummingbirds are attracted to Aquilegia 'Spezialrasse' .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Aquilegia 'Spezialrasse' (columbine) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.