Alicia Hauff Studio
Mixed Media Fine Artist in Fargo, ND
“Columbine, Spurred on by Pollinators”
“Aquilegia canadensis, Columbine, also called Red or American Columbine, is one of the first plants to provide nectar in the spring for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Columbine is the larval host plant of the Columbine Duskywing. The colorful flowers are red flowing into yellow. Besides being an early bloomer, Columbine will tolerate a large range of soil and sun types, so you’ll have success with it in full sun as well as shade. It can grow in pine tree areas and is deer-resistant. The seeds of Aquilegia are shiny black and smooth – like tiny black pearls. They can bounce on hard soil surfaces, aiding in their distribution.” (Source: Prairie Moon Nursery)
Pollination Facts:
* Moths and bees: Yellow and white columbines are generally pollinated by hawk moths, while bees are attracted to shorter, more curved spurs.
* Flower structure & evolution: The length of the columbine’s spurs (nectar-filled petals) has evolved to match the tongue or beak length of their specific local pollinators.
* Pollination method: As pollinators reach for nectar, they brush against the central stamens and styles, collecting and transferring pollen.
* Higher altitude populations tend to have bluer flowers, while white flowers are often associated with the presence of hawk moths.
* While cross-pollination is preferred (via pollinator friends), columbines are technically hermaphroditic (containing both male and female organs), allowing for some self-pollination.
Who is in this piece?
This piece features the Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds and a Hummingbird Clearwing Moth.
Frame Details: Hard maple float frame
Framed Size: 31x41x2(inches)
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