Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
desolaticola
ID:
541942

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.L.Welsh & N.D.Atwood

Source:
cmp

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 103: 89 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541274

Common Names

  • Desolate Columbine
  • Desolate Granny's Bonnet
  • Desolate Larkspur

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Description

Aquilegia desolaticola (also called Desolate columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces white, pink, or blue flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aquilegia desolaticola is a popular garden plant, often used as a border or edging plant. Its bright flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and its foliage is attractive to deer and other wildlife. It is also used as a cut flower and in dried arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aquilegia desolaticola are white with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are dark green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aquilegia desolaticola is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy soils. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Aquilegia desolaticola

Aquilegia desolaticola is native to North America and can be found in dry, sandy areas.

Aquilegia desolaticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aquilegia desolaticola?

Aquilegia desolaticola

What is the common name of Aquilegia desolaticola?

Desert Columbine

What type of plant is Aquilegia desolaticola?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Aquilegia genus

Aquilegia alpina, Aquilegia amaliae, Aquilegia aragonensis, Aquilegia atrata, Aquilegia atrovinosa, Aquilegia atwoodii, Aquilegia aurea, Aquilegia baltistanica, Aquilegia baluchistanica, Aquilegia barbaricina, Aquilegia barnebyi, Aquilegia bernardi, Aquilegia bertolonii, Aquilegia blecicii, Aquilegia borodinii, Aquilegia brevistyla, Aquilegia buergeriana, Aquilegia caerulea, Aquilegia canadensis, Aquilegia cazorlensis, Aquilegia champagnatii, Aquilegia chaplinei, Aquilegia chitralensis, Aquilegia chrysantha, Aquilegia colchica, Aquilegia confusa, Aquilegia cottia, Aquilegia cymosa, Aquilegia desertorum, Aquilegia desolaticola, Aquilegia dichroa, Aquilegia dinarica, Aquilegia discolor, Aquilegia ecalcarata, Aquilegia einseleana, Aquilegia elegantula, Aquilegia euchroma, Aquilegia eximia, Aquilegia flabellata, Aquilegia flavescens, Aquilegia formosa, Aquilegia fosteri, Aquilegia fragrans, Aquilegia ganboldii, Aquilegia gegica, Aquilegia glandulosa, Aquilegia gracillima, Aquilegia grata, Aquilegia guarensis, Aquilegia hinckleyana,

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2644736: Based on the initial data import
Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
Nephi Duane Atwood (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.D.Atwood' in the authors string.