Category Archives: Ranunculaceae

Aquilegia formosa

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Katie

Botanic Name:  Aquilegia formosa                                           Family:  Rannunculaceae Common Name:  Columbine Foliage:  Alternate leaves along stems; ternately compound (divided into groups of 3); long petioles that can be glabrous or pubescent; leaflet 3” long and 2” wide; obovate in shape with wedge … Continue reading →

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Aquilegia vulgaris ‘Clementine Red’

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Katie

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a) (Info) Species: vulgaris (vul-GAIR-iss) (Info) Cultivar: Clementine Red Category: Perennials Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to … Continue reading →

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Clematis

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:                                                            Clematis FAMILY: Ranunculaceae COMMON NAME (S):          Clematis HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  varies by species (from 2 to 7)   FOLIAGE:                                                      opposite, odd pinnately compound, ovate, entire or lobed   FLOWERS:                                                   at least 4 showy sepals, single to double, 2-6″ white, … Continue reading →

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Aquilegia x hybrida *

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:            Aquilegia x hybrida FAMILY: Ranunculaceae COMMON NAME(S):           Columbine HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  3-9 Sunset:  All zones   FOLIAGE:                                                      pinnately compound leaves on long, pubescent petioles, light to medium green leaves above and paler green beneath, thin (like parsley)   FLOWERS:                                                   … Continue reading →

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Clematis armandii

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Katie

BOTANICAL NAME:   Clematis armandii FAMILY: Ranunculaceae COMMON NAME (S):          Evergreen Clematis   HARDINESS/ZONE:           USDA:  7 FOLIAGE:      opposite, pinnately compound, evergreen, 3-leaflets are 3-6” long, ovate, prominently 3-veined, glossy, leathery, droop down FLOWERS:   2” diameter, 4-7 white sepals, come in panicles … Continue reading →

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