Black Barlow

Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow'

Black Barlow blooms from May through June.

Bloom time

May–Jun

Hardiness

Zones 3–8

Sun

Part shade

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

0.7 m × 0.4 m

Type

Perennial

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Bloom calendar

When Black Barlow is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Black Barlow

Plant it in part shade. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–8. Expect it to reach about 0.7 m tall and 0.4 m wide at maturity, in roughly 2 years.

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