Aquilegia formosa (Western Columbine)
A large western Columbine plant. It has long green stalks with some leaves spaced throughout. Red-orange flowers with yellow stamens are growing from the top of many of the stalks.
Aquilegia formosa (Western Columbine)
Aquilegia formosa (Western Columbine)
Aquilegia formosa (Western Columbine)

Aquilegia formosa (Western Columbine)

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Plant Description: An upright, tap rooted plant with several spreading stems that can grow to 3 ft tall and just as wide. The blue-green leaves are mainly basal and lobed. Leaves are divided into multiples of three leaflets, with each leaflet also subdivided into 3 smaller lobed leaflets that overlap one another. Several nodding flowers, of deep red-orange and yellow bloom on a mostly leafless stem. Flowers are excellent for use in bouquets. 

  • Height: 1-3ft
  • Watering needs: regular
  • Sun needs: full sun to part shade
  • Soil needs: fertile, moist, well-draining; very low salt tolerance
  • Bloom Time: May to August

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This native plant can be found in many kinds of habitats including moist meadows, streambanks, oak woodland, mixed-evergreen, or coniferous forest. We recommend planting Western Columbine in rain and woodland gardens as well as in meadowscapes. This plant is a good nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. 

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