The columbine promises beautiful flowers. However, if the perennial plant spreads in a place not intended for it, it can develop into a nuisance weed. Here you can find out why columbine is spreading so much.
How do I remove columbine weeds from my garden?
Columbine spreads as a weed by using effective forms of propagation and having a long-lasting root system. To remove them, cut off the flowers before they go to seed and dig up the roots.
Why is columbine such a long-lived weed?
The columbine useseffective forms of propagationand feeds on along-lasting root system The different varieties of the columbine form seeds that grow well in the spread around the environment. The root of the plant forms a rhizome that reproduces very easily and at the same time forms individual taproots that grow deep into the soil. The plant grows herbaceously and is perennial. This means that individual specimens of this perennial last for three to five years. In a suitable location, many columbines form quickly.
Where does the weed Columbine come from?
Columbine grows in manyCentral European countries with temperate climates. Accordingly, many varieties of this plant occur as wildflowers. In the wild, seeds spread via the wind and through the activities of birds and other animals. It is nothing unusual if weeds suddenly grow in your garden. Since the columbine is an important source of food for the bumblebee, it is often used to create insect-friendly greenery in urban areas. This is also where the weeds come from.
How do I get rid of the columbine weed?
If you want to get rid of the columbine, you should cut off the wiltedflowersand theremove roots It is important that you remove the flowers of the weeds before seeds form on the plant. However, this measure alone is not enough to remove the weeds. You also need to dig up the plant's long-lived root. Some varieties of columbine react sensitively to lime. You can also get rid of these by liming.
What kind of plant is the columbine weed?
The Columbine is a genus from the botanical familyRanunculus There are both cultivated and free-growing varieties. If a wild variety is spreading in your garden, it may be the common columbine. Detailed information about this variety can be found under its botanical name. It is called “Aquilegia vulgaris”.
Is columbine a poisonous weed?
In fact, the columbine isslightly poisonous. This characteristic contributes to the fact that many gardeners view the plant as an unpleasant weed and do not want it in their garden. The following toxins are typically found in the plant:
- Magnoflorin
- Glycosides
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How to use columbine against other weeds
Do you appreciate the extravagant flowers of the columbine and have you found a liking for it? Then you can also use the columbine against other weeds. The plant is easy to care for and crowds out other plants.
