Medium
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Species
Aquilegia olympica
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Aquilegia olympica
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Mountainous regions of North America
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Aquilegia olympica is
Aquilegia olympica is a herbaceous wildflower that prefers life in cooler, mountainous conditions. You will recognize it by its structure, which develops best when it receives partial sun throughout the day.
Bringing this plant into your space means managing moderate humidity levels and consistent, medium watering. Because it is seed-grown, you can observe its development from the early stages of its growth cycle.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Partial sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
The plant contains cyanogenic glycosides which can cause discomfort if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Aquilegia olympica
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-modern times
Mountain origins
People living in mountainous regions first encountered this wildflower in its natural alpine habitat. It remained a feature of these wild landscapes for generations.
- The 1800s
Botanical interest
Collectors began to record and observe the plant as part of wider documentation of mountain flora. It slowly moved from the wild into experimental gardens.
- Modern day
Home cultivation
You now find this plant as a seed-grown addition to gardens. It is appreciated by those who can provide the cooler temperatures and moderate conditions it requires.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Cool
1 of 1 (100%)
Moderate
1 of 1 (100%)
Collectors
People growing Aquilegia olympica
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Questions
Frequently asked about Aquilegia olympica
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Aquilegia olympica?
Aquilegia olympica is a species in the Aquilegia genus. Commonly known as Aquilegia olympica, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Mountainous regions of North America.
How do you care for Aquilegia olympica?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Aquilegia olympica is Partial sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Aquilegia olympica?
Aquilegia olympica is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Aquilegia olympica called?
Aquilegia olympica is also known as Aquilegia olympica, Aquilegia vulgaris var. olympica, and Aquilegia blanda.
Where can I see real photos of Aquilegia olympica?
Browse public Aquilegia olympica collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Aquilegia olympica on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Aquilegia olympica, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Aquilegia olympica collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.