Aquilegia viridiflora aka Aquilegia Viridiflora

Aquilegia viridiflora, also known as the green columbine or green-flowered columbine, is a flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is a native species found in southern Siberia, northern China, and Japan. This herbaceous perennial can grow to a height of 15 cm to 50 cm, with a maximum spread of approximately 30 cm. While it is commonly grown as an ornamental plant, it may also be considered a weed. There are two named varieties of Aquilegia viridiflora. The first one is A. viridiflora var. atropurpurea, which is native to China, Mongolia, and Siberia and bears purple flowers. The second variety, A. viridiflora var. viridiflora, is native to China, Japan, Mongolia, and Siberia and has yellow-green flowers. Additionally, there is a cultivar called A. viridiflora 'Chocolate Soldier' that features chocolate-brown flowers and grows up to 30 cm tall. This plant is characterized by its divided, mid-green leaves and nodding, sweet-scented flowers that appear in late spring to early summer. The flowers have short, pale green outer petals, very dark brownish-purple inner petals, and straight, brownish-green to dark purple spurs. Aquilegia viridiflora can also be cultivated as a houseplant. It is considered super rare and requires regular watering to thrive. It prefers long-lasting, direct light and should be positioned within 1 foot of a window. Well-draining soil is essential for this plant's growth. Repotting is recommended each time the plant doubles in size, eliminating the need for additional fertilizers. Overall, Aquilegia viridiflora belongs to the Aquilegia genus and is native to Southern Siberia, Northern China, and Japan.