
Asplenium
Asplenium er ættkvísl um 700 burknategunda í Aspleniaceae ættinni og er af flestum grasafræðingum talin eina ættkvísl ættarinnar. Þetta er breytileg ættkvísl með nokkrum undirflokkum, sem stundum eru flokkaðar sem sér ættkvíslir.
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Aquilegia saximontana
Rocky Mountain Columbine
Ranunculaceae
Height
10 - 15 cm
Flower colour
bicoloured, blue and white
Flowering time
June - July
Foliage colour
green
Sunlight
sun
Soil
well drained, gritty
pH
acid - neutral - alkaline
Hardiness
hardy
Plant range
Rocky Mountains
Aquilegia is a genus in the family Ranunculaceae. They are hardy plants that prefer fairly moist soil and semi-shade. However, the genus includes a few alpine plants that need full sun and well drained soil.
Propagation:
Seed – seed germinates slowly and at low temperatures, best sown in September - November.
Seed not covered and stored outside until germination. Germination can be slow, seed may germinate a year later so it‘s important to not throw it away prematurely.
A compact alpine, well suited for rock gardens. It has delicate, ferny foliage and small bicoloured flowers, light blue and white. It needs a sunny position and well drained, gritty soil. It is hardy.
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