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fan columbine

Scientific Name: Aquilegia flabellata

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

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Aquilegia: Columbine

Aquilegia, commonly known as granny's bonnet or columbine, is a captivating genus cherished for its unique spurred flowers and delicate foliage.

Considerations for Pets

  • Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this plant, caution should always be exercised when pets are around plants.

Scientific Classification and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Aquilegia
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
  • Common Names: Granny's bonnet, columbine, Fan Columbine
  • Synonyms: A. akitensis (as included in Japanese wodamakinari), A. atkinensis (for Fan Columbine, Aquilegia flabellata)
  • Aquilegia McKana Group is another species mentioned.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Columbines, including the Japanese Fan Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata), have been grown in gardens for centuries.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Aquilegia flabellata, the Fan Columbine, is a dwarf type, growing to about a foot tall.
  • Flowers rise several inches above the fan-shaped blue-green foliage.
  • Leaflets are rounded and fan-shaped.
  • Blooms appear in spring.
  • Some varieties are neatly compact and can grow to be about 6-8 inches tall.
  • Flowers are noted for their potential as cut flowers.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Columbines attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
  • One source reports that certain varieties are less susceptible to insect damage.
  • A new disease, causing necrotic spots and wilting, was found on fan columbine. It has been identified as a fungal infection. Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes Sclerotinia Blight on Fan Columbine ( Aquilegia flabellata)

Additional Information

  • The RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila f. alba dwarf white fan-leaved columbine.
  • Dave's Garden is a community where people share tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • Monrovia provides details and information on their Dwarf Fan-Leaf Columbine, as well as best practices for plant performance.