Aquilegia yabeana

This rare plant from the mountains of Japan has been completely untouched by breeders and we are so grateful! It has perfect, deep purple-blue flowers held on long stems above delicate grey-green foliage. Blooms for weeks on end. Self-sows.

Rich soil preferred, but easy to grow in sun to shade on average to moist soil.

Zones: 4 to 10
Family: Ranunculaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 30 to 36 in.
Spread: 18 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Conditions: Rich to average soil
Bloom Time: Spring, cut back for a second flush in summer
Bloom Color: Deep Purple
Native Range: Japan