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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple'

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 40 - 45 cm (16 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple' (clematis-flowered columbine) bears showy and faded purple flowers during late spring to mid-summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has dark aquamarine foliage that is matte and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Aquilegia vulgaris 'Clementine Dark Purple' (clematis-flowered columbine) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.