Details
Emerges
May
Seed collection
Flowers
May, June, July
White
Blue
June, July
Height
20
-
80
cm
Lifecycle
Perennial
Width
5
-
20
cm
Habit
Forbs
Upright
Taproot
Ecology
Supports
Bees
Butterflies & Moths
Hummingbirds
Providing
Nectar source
The nectar in this beautiful flower is contained in the long spurs that face back toward the stem, so it will only be pollinated by long-tongued insects such as butterflies and some native bees. Hummingbirds also visit columbines.
Habitat
Typically found in
open woods, meadows
Moist woods and meadows, often found in mossy areas.
In the Garden
Growing Conditions
Moisture
Moist
Light
Part sun
Soil
Average garden soil, Rocky
Propagation
Via
Seeds
Self-seeding
Sowing Recommendations
Cover seeds
Spring planting
High or easy germination
Landscape
Use for:
Middle of bed
Naturalization
Growing Tips
Plant in partial shade, in well-drained soil. Keep soil consistantly moist (not soggy).
Description
All plants in the Ranunculaeae (Buttercup) family contain an unstable substance called ranunculin. If the leaves or stem are broken, the ranuculin breaks down and produces a toxin that is irritating to the skin.