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Fan Columbine (Aquilegia flabellata)

Aquilegia flabellata, the Fan Columbine, is a perennial herb with distinctive fan-shaped foliage and delicate spurred flowers, typically blooming in late spring to early summer.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Afternoon shade is beneficial in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Water more frequently in hot, dry weather.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Prefers cool to moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-24°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Blue-Green

Leaf Type

Basal, trifoliate, fan-shaped

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Aquilegia akitensis Huth
Aquilegia amurensis Kom.
Aquilegia fauriei H.Lév.
Aquilegia japonica Nakai & H.Hara
Aquilegia spectabilis Lem.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusAquilegia
  • speciesAquilegia flabellata
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 3/5

Edible

No

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