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Posted by swilson2 Colorado 8500' (My Page) on

Wed, Mar 10, 04 at 15:53

I am looking for a source for Alpine Columbines, preferably in the Denver Metro area. This is a small plant with miniture Columbine blossoms ideally suited for rock cracks and a high altitude location (8,500')

Anyone have experience with this plant and/or know where I can find plants and/or seed?

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Posted by nagamaki z6NY (My Page) on
Thu, Mar 11, 04 at 12:37

Hi, using Google search, i believe there is a colorado rocky mtn. wilflower seed co.

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Posted by johnns Z5/6 (My Page) on
Thu, Mar 11, 04 at 19:53

Colorado nurseries that I am aware of that specialize in rock garden plants are Rocky Mountain Rare Plants in Franktown, CO:
www.rmrp.com
and Laporte Avenue Nursery in Fort Collins.

For others, contact the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society:
www.nargs.org/meet/chapters.html

You might be able to find where to look from at the Denver Botanical Garden which has a fantastic rock garden:
www.botanicgardens.org/pageinpage/home.cfm

Cheers,
John P in NS

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Posted by Waplummer Z5 NY (remmulp@stny.rr.com) on
Mon, Mar 15, 04 at 21:10

Bob Nole author of the book on columbines lives in denver and this month's American Gardener had an article by Bob. He lists several sources of both seeds and plants.

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Posted by JaneH Z4 CO (My Page) on
Mon, Mar 22, 04 at 21:43

I believe the species you are looking for is called Rocky Mountain Columbine (Aquilegia saximontana). I grow this columbine in my experimental gardens at 10,000 feet in Breckenridge CO. It is easy to grow and self-sows readily.

Here is a link that might be useful: Mountain View Experimental Gardens

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