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 December
1998
 Buxus
microphylla
'Kingsville'
November
1998
Orostachys
malacophyllus
October
1998
Artemisia
schmidtiana
nana
September
1998
Athyrium
nipponicum
'Pictum'
August
1998
Cyclamen
purpurascens
July
1998
Thalictrum
kiusianum
June
1998
Geranium
cinereum
subcaulescens
May
1998
Genista
dalmatica
 April
1998
Aquilegia
discolor
March
1998
Pulsatilla
patens
February
1998
Helleborus
x hybridus
January
1998
Orostachys
spinosa
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Plant
of the Month
April
1998
Aquilegia
discolor
by Iza Goroff
Aquilegia
discolor is a small alpine columbine, native to the
Pyrenees Mountains of Spain and France. It is a reliable
bloomer with its showy blue and cream flowers. It grows to a
height of 6 - 10 " (15 - 25 cm). It is hardy to at least -30
degrees F.
Most alpine
columbines grow best in a soil which has approximately equal
parts of course sand, compost or peat moss, and topsoil.
Most come from alkaline regions, but few are fussy about PH.
Mulch with gravel
Aquilegia
discolor is one of many columbines which are valuable
for the rock garden. All colors are represented in the
genus.
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