Status:
valid
Authors:
Parry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Amer. Naturalist 8: 211 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000541396
Common Names
- Jones' Columbine
- Jones' Granny's Bonnet
- Jones' Larkspur
Synonyms
- Aquilegia jonesii elatior Standl. [unknown]
- Aquilegia jonesii elatior (Standl.) Boothman [unknown]
Description
Aquilegia jonesii (also called Jones' Columbine, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aquilegia jonesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aquilegia jonesii is a bell-shaped bloom, with five petals in shades of blue and white. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aquilegia jonesii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aquilegia jonesii
Aquilegia jonesii is native to the western United States and can be found in rocky and mountainous regions. It can also be purchased from nurseries and online retailers.
Aquilegia jonesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aquilegia jonesii?
Aquilegia jonesii
What is the common name of Aquilegia jonesii?
Jones' Columbine
What is the natural habitat of Aquilegia jonesii?
It is native to the western United States and Canada.
Species in the Aquilegia genus
Aquilegia alpina,
Aquilegia amaliae,
Aquilegia aragonensis,
Aquilegia atrata,
Aquilegia atrovinosa,
Aquilegia atwoodii,
Aquilegia aurea,
Aquilegia baltistanica,
Aquilegia baluchistanica,
Aquilegia barbaricina,
Aquilegia barnebyi,
Aquilegia bernardi,
Aquilegia bertolonii,
Aquilegia blecicii,
Aquilegia borodinii,
Aquilegia brevistyla,
Aquilegia buergeriana,
Aquilegia caerulea,
Aquilegia canadensis,
Aquilegia cazorlensis,
Aquilegia champagnatii,
Aquilegia chaplinei,
Aquilegia chitralensis,
Aquilegia chrysantha,
Aquilegia colchica,
Aquilegia confusa,
Aquilegia cottia,
Aquilegia cymosa,
Aquilegia desertorum,
Aquilegia desolaticola,
Aquilegia dichroa,
Aquilegia dinarica,
Aquilegia discolor,
Aquilegia ecalcarata,
Aquilegia einseleana,
Aquilegia elegantula,
Aquilegia euchroma,
Aquilegia eximia,
Aquilegia flabellata,
Aquilegia flavescens,
Aquilegia formosa,
Aquilegia fosteri,
Aquilegia fragrans,
Aquilegia ganboldii,
Aquilegia gegica,
Aquilegia glandulosa,
Aquilegia gracillima,
Aquilegia grata,
Aquilegia guarensis,
Aquilegia hinckleyana,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
Aconitum soyaense,
Aconitum abietetorum,
Aconitum acutiusculum,
Aconitum ajanense,
Aconitum alboflavidum,
Aconitum alboviolaceum,
Aconitum alpino-nepalense,
Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
Aconitum angulatum,
Aconitum angusticassidatum,
Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
Aconitum austriacum,
Aconitum austrokoreense,
Aconitum axilliflorum,
Aconitum azumiense,
Aconitum baburinii,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
Aconitum berdaui,
Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
Aconitum burnatii,
Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
Aconitum cannabifolium,
Aconitum carmichaelii,
Aconitum changianum,
Aconitum charkeviczii,