Medium
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Species
Aquilegia viridiflora
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Aquilegia viridiflora var. atropurpurea
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Mountain meadows 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 viridiflora is
Aquilegia viridiflora, often known as Aquilegia viridiflora var. atropurpurea, is a perennial wildflower. It grows in a herbaceous habit, meaning the foliage dies back to the ground each year before returning in the spring.
You will recognize it by its distinctive form, which thrives best in the cooler temperatures of mountain meadows. Living with it requires a steady hand with the watering can, as it prefers moderate moisture rather than cycles of drought or saturation.
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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 gastrointestinal distress 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 viridiflora
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Wild origins
Indigenous populations likely observed these wildflowers in high-altitude meadows. They grew as part of the local mountain ecology long before they were brought into garden settings.
- 19th century
Early botanical study
Collectors began documenting the species in botanical surveys. It entered early garden collections as an interesting specimen for those focused on native alpine flora.
- Modern day
Contemporary garden use
Today you will find it primarily in rock gardens or meadow-style plantings. Growers mostly propagate it from seed, keeping the cycle of growth close to the natural rhythm of the species.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
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Cool
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Moderate
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Cultivars
Aquilegia viridiflora cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Aquilegia viridiflora
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Questions
Frequently asked about Aquilegia viridiflora
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Aquilegia viridiflora?
Aquilegia viridiflora is a species in the Aquilegia genus. Commonly known as Aquilegia viridiflora var. atropurpurea, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Mountain meadows of North America.
How do you care for Aquilegia viridiflora?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Aquilegia viridiflora is Partial sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Aquilegia viridiflora?
Aquilegia viridiflora 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 viridiflora called?
Aquilegia viridiflora is also known as Aquilegia viridiflora, Aquilegia viridiflora var. atropurpurea, Aquilegia atropurpurea, Aquilegia atropurpurea var. brevistyla, and Aquilegia atropurpurea var. violacea.
Where can I see real photos of Aquilegia viridiflora?
Browse public Aquilegia viridiflora 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 viridiflora on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Aquilegia viridiflora, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Aquilegia viridiflora collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.