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western columbine
Aquilegia formosa
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
Western columbine is a graceful perennial with distinctive red and yellow nodding flowers and delicate blue-green foliage. It attracts hummingbirds and is well-suited to woodland gardens and shaded borders.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7.5Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
early successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America (California and Oregon)
Native to: California, Oregon
Function & Care
pollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation