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Aquilegia 'Swallowtail'

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H1 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level medium
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 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 'Swallowtail' (columbine) bears showy, bi-coloured bright yellow and pastel yellow and repeat-blooming blossoms during late spring to early summer. This plant is clump forming and has foliage that is greyish green in colour.
Typical Uses Border, naturalization and woodland.
Special Characteristics Aquilegia 'Swallowtail' has a natural resistance to rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.