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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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| Hi, using Google search, i believe there is a colorado rocky mtn. wilflower seed co. ciao |
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| 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: You might be able to find where to look from at the Denver Botanical Garden which has a fantastic rock garden: Cheers, |
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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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| 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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