Aquilegia buergeriana -

Family:	Ranunculaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.6
Synonyms:	A. atropurpurea.
Range:	E. Asia - C. and S. Japan.

Aquilegia buergeriana () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.6m . It has a hardness rating of 7.
Aquilegia buergeriana will flower in November. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by

Soil Information

Aquilegia buergeriana will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Aquilegia buergeriana prefers moist soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Aquilegia buergeriana can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Not known

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Grows within a woodland garden
• Works within dappled Shade
• Grows in a shady edge

Cultivation Details

Succeeds in ordinary garden soil, preferring a moist but not wet soil and a sunny position[1]. Intolerant of heavy clay[200]. Most species are short-lived, dying out after 2 - 3 years, though they usually produce seed prolifically[200]. However, they are very apt to hybridize with other members of the genus and so it becomes difficult to keep a species true to type if more than one is grown in the garden[200]. Plants seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233]. A greedy plant, inhibiting the growth of nearby plants, especially legumes[54].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 3/5
Flowers - raw. Rich in nectar, they have a sweet taste[172, 183], they make a very attractive addition to mixed salads and can also be used as a thirst-quenching munch in the garden[K]. Leaves - cooked[177]. Some caution is advised - see the notes above on toxicity.

• Flowers -
• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. The seed can be slow to germinate[200]. Stored seed can be sown in late winter in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer. Division in spring[200].

Known Hazards

Although no records of toxicity have been seen for this species, it belongs to a family that contains a number of mildly toxic species. It is therefore wise to exercise some caution. The flowers are probably perfectly safe to eat.

Other Uses

The seed is used as a parasiticide to rid the hair of lice[172].

• Parasiticide - Kills external body parasites such as hair lice.

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

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