Columbine Plant
Columbine (Aquilegia) is a perennial that grows 1-3 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, prefers well-drained, rich soil, full sun to part shade, medium moisture, is not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Clump-forming
Height
30-90 cm
Growth
Perennial
Soil
Well-drained sandy loam
Shade
Partial Shade
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10-25°C
Humidity (%)
40-80%
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Organic fertilizers
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
100-500 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Attracts pollinators, medicinal use
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Rust, Leaf Miner, Aphids, Grey Mould.
White powdery growth on leaves Orange or brown pustules on leaves White, winding trails on leaves Yellowing leaves, sticky residue on leaves Gray, fuzzy mold on leaves and flowers
Neem oil, baking soda spray Apply sulfur, remove infected debris Neem oil, spinosad Insecticidal soap, ladybugs Improve air circulation, remove affected parts
Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Systemic insecticides, Insecticides containing imidacloprid, Iprodione or thiophanate-methyl.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Traditional Medicine: Historically used for treating skin irritations and sore throats.
- Mild Diuretic & Detoxifier: Used in herbal teas for cleansing the body.