Aquilegia x 'Pagoda Pink & White'
Granny's Bonnet
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Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Pagoda Pink & White') - Description
Columbine is a herbaceous perennial that is found in meadows, woodlands, and at higher altitudes throughout the Northern Hemisphere. The flowers of Aquilegia were consumed in moderation by Native Americans as a condiment with other fresh greens, and are reported to be very sweet, and safe if consumed in small quantities. The plant's seeds and roots are highly poisonous, and contain cardiogenic toxins which cause both severe gastroenteritis and heart palpitations if consumed as food.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Pagoda Pink & White') - Blooming
Columbines flower in Spring and early Summer, generally within May and June.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Pagoda Pink & White') - Growth
Columbine are low maintenance plants.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Pagoda Pink & White') - Planting
Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Pagoda Pink & White') - Pest
Leaf miners can cause leaf damage. Over-watering can cause root rot and crown rot.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Pagoda Pink & White') - Interesting facts
Aquilegia is a large genus with many species and varieties. The flowers are known for their nectar-bearing spurs although some species are spurless. All species attract hummingbirds. The species A. caerulea is the state flower of Colorado. The roots and shoots of Columbine are highly toxic, but Native Americans did garnish their food with very small amounts of it as a flavor enhancer and to treat ulcers. It said to taste sweet.
Granny's Bonnet (Aquilegia x 'Pagoda Pink & White') - Soil and irrigation
Columbines are not fussy with soil type just as long as there is adequate drainage. The soil should be kept moist, but not totally saturated with water.
