columbine with purple leaves. disease, nutrition?

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aspengardener Carbondale, CO Aug 27, 2013

I have a columbine that has begun to have purple maegins. In some areas it even looks maroon. Does anyone know what is causing this?

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drobarr Hummelstown, PA(Zone 6b) Aug 27, 2013

My undertsnading is that many species of columbine turn purple towards the end of the season...fall. I don't think anything is wrong at all.

Read the foliage info here: http://www.soonerplantfarm.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/specials.specDetail/recID/21/index.htm

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Diana_K Contra Costa County, CA(Zone 9b) Aug 31, 2013

I agree. I have often seen Aquilegia turning colors when nearby plants seem fine, but some other plants (all over the county) are starting to turn fall colors.

Purple leaves can indicate nutrient deficiency in some crops, but here it seems just part of their regular cycle.

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