Aquilegia consists of herbaceous perennials that grow in clumps, characterized by their long-stemmed, three-parted basal leaves. The upright, leafy stems support bell-shaped blooms featuring wide-spreading sepals and petals that possess spurs, all arranged on branched stalks.

Aquilegia alpina German form

Aquilegia amurensis

Aquilegia atrata is an alpine perennial that grows in a clump-forming manner and thrives in high-altitude environments. It typically reaches a height of around 60 cm and features mid-green, divided foliage. From late spring to late summer, this species produces upright stems adorned with dark purple to black flowers that showcase yellow stamens.

Aquilegia atrata

Aquilegia atrovinosa

Aquilegia atrovinosa from Kazakhstan

Aquilegia aurea Janka

Aquilegia barbaricina

Aquilegia barnebyi

Aquilegia bernardii

Aquilegia bertolonii is a perennial plant that typically reaches a height of 30 cm. It features finely divided leaves at its base and upright stems that support up to four drooping flowers. These flowers are violet-blue, characterized by their broad sepals and short spurs that may be straight or slightly hooked.

Aquilegia bertolonii

Aquilegia bertolonii 'Blue Berry'

Aquilegia bertolonii alba

Aquilegia bertolonii var. australis

Aquilegia brevicalcarata

Aquilegia brevistyla is a clump-forming perennial characterized by its upright growth habit and mid-green, lobed foliage. This plant typically reaches heights between 20 cm and 80 cm. From May to July, or sometimes into August, it produces small, nodding flowers that exhibit shades of lavender purple, blue, white, or pale yellow atop slender, upright stems.

Aquilegia brevistyla

Aquilegia buergeriana is a compact perennial that typically reaches a height of about 60 cm. This plant forms a tidy mound of finely divided green foliage. In May and June, it produces distinctive flowers that display a combination of red-purple and creamy-yellow hues, borne on short, slender stems.

Aquilegia buergeriana

Aquilegia buergeriana 'Calimero' is a low-growing, short-lived perennial, reaching approximately 25 cm in height. It features finely dissected, mid-green foliage. During late spring to early summer, it produces short-spurred flowers characterized by elongated yellow inner petals and dark purple outer petals and spurs.

Aquilegia buergeriana 'Calimero'

Aquilegia buergeriana f. flavescens

Aquilegia canadensis is a slender perennial that can grow up to 60 cm tall. It features finely divided, dark green leaves at its base and upright stems that support nodding flowers measuring 3-5 cm in length. The blooms display pale yellow petals complemented by upright scarlet sepals that have straight spurs.

Aquilegia canadensis

Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett'

Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' is a compact perennial, reaching a height of approximately 20 cm. It features lobed, divided leaves in a deep green hue that form a basal rosette. From late spring through early summer, slender dark red stems rise above the foliage, showcasing nodding flowers with vivid scarlet sepals and spurs, complemented by bright yellow inner petals.

Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

Aquilegia canadensis 'Nana'

Aquilegia canadensis 'Pink Lanterns'

Aquilegia canadensis var. latiuscula

Aquilegia chaplinei is a compact perennial that typically reaches a height of about 30cm. It features a tidy cluster of finely divided green foliage. In early summer, it produces elongated, yellow flowers with distinctive spurs. This plant is well-suited for rock gardens.

Aquilegia chaplinei

Aquilegia chrysantha is a robust perennial that forms dense clumps with finely divided, medium-green leaves. During late spring and early summer, it produces yellow flowers featuring spurs and numerous yellow anthers that rise above the foliage.

Aquilegia chrysantha

Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' is a robust perennial that typically reaches a height of about 70 cm. It features medium-green, finely divided leaves that create a lush base. During the summer months, this plant produces sizable lemon-yellow blooms with elongated spurs that rise prominently above the foliage. In milder climates, it may retain its leaves throughout the winter.

Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold'

Aquilegia chrysantha 'Flore Pleno' (d)

This cultivar of the robust, clump-forming species produces prominent spurred flowers in May and June. The central petals are a rich dark yellow, while the outer segments are a lighter shade, creating a noticeable contrast. The plant features mid-green, finely divided foliage that resembles ferns.

Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'

Aquilegia chrysantha double dark red (d)

Aquilegia chrysantha dwarf

Aquilegia chrysantha var. flavescens

Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana

Aquilegia clematidea 'Gentian Blue'

Aquilegia coerulea is a vertical perennial characterized by its mid-green foliage, featuring deeply lobed leaflets that are hairy beneath. The flowers display a bicolored pattern, showcasing broad, spreading sepals in shades ranging from pale to dark blue, accompanied by white petals that extend with slender spurs.

Aquilegia coerulea

Aquilegia coerulea 'Himmelblau'

Aquilegia coerulea 'Mrs Nicholls'

Aquilegia coerulea 'Rotstern'

Aquilegia coerulea pale-flowered

Aquilegia coerulea var. alpina

Aquilegia coerulea var. coerulea

Aquilegia coerulea var. daileyae

Aquilegia coerulea var. ochroleuca

Aquilegia coerulea var. pinetorum

Aquilegia desertorum is a perennial plant that typically reaches a height of approximately 30 cm. It features lobed, divided leaves that are a blue-green hue, forming a bushy base. The slender stems elevate nodding flowers above the foliage, displaying scarlet spurs and sepals, occasionally tipped with yellow, along with inner petals in shades of orange and yellow. To promote continuous blooming throughout the summer, regular deadheading is recommended.

Aquilegia desertorum

Aquilegia dichroa

Aquilegia dinarica

Aquilegia discolor is a compact perennial, reaching a height of approximately 15 cm. Its foliage consists of mid-green leaves that are segmented into rounded leaflets. In late spring and early summer, it produces blue-purple blooms characterized by short, inward-curving spurs and white edges on the inner petals.

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