Re: Was Choosing perennials - now semiaquilegia

Semiaquileagia is a Genus, closely related to Aquilegia, in the Ranunculaceae tribe.  Native to China, there are several species, S. ecalarata and S. adoxoides being the most obtainable.  The foliage is ternate(3 parts per leaf),a delicate grey-green. The flowers are smaller than those of Aquilegia, small cupped in the violet-purple-ruby color group.Hardy to zone 6 (at least),they grow to about 1 foot, and  seed prolifically in moist conditions. Most are spurless, and considerably more delicate looking than Aquilegia.  Germination requirements are the same - a 3 week minimum cold-moist stratification period followed by warm-moist conditions, with the seeds exposed to light is required.

Rika        Willow Pond Nursery        http://www.willowpondnursery.com

Sheryl Williams wrote:

Rika:
I got some semiaquilegia seed from the NARGS exchange this year. What can you
tell me about this plant. It's the first time I've seen it mentioned.
Sheryl in Western CO.

Rika wrote:

> In addition to Hostas, Ferns and Astilbes, there are many, many, shade
> tolerant perennials.  Try Primula, Physostegia, Chelone, Kirengoshoma,
> Tricyrtis, Phlox, Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea', or E. dulcis
> 'Chameleon',Aquilegia, Semiaquilegia,Helleborus,Astrantia,Ajuga, Lysimachia,
> Anemone japonica,Digitalis,Echinacea,Fallopia,
> Tovara,Gallium,Gentiana,Lamium, Patrinia, Heuchera, Polemonium,
> Pulmonaria,Ligularia, LIriope, Acorus, and Lobelia.  All do fabulously wel
> in shady conditions -- Not dark conditions.  Most perennials need some light
> or dappled shade during their growth periods.
>
> Rika        Willow Pond Nursery        http://www.willowpondnursery.com
 

 
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