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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 15 inches
Fruiting Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Will Naturalize
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Suitable for wintersowing
Sow in situ
Can handle transplanting
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: Texas Superstar®

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Common names
  • Columbine

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Location: Iron gate
Date: 2013-0507
Location: Terrace garden left side.
Date: 2013-0516
Location: Iron gate
Date: 2013-0513
Location: Iron gate
Date: 2013-05-15
Location: Iron gate
Date: 2013--05-13
Location: Iron gate
Date: 2013-0516
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