Botanical Name: Aquilegia formosa
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Common Name: Western Columbine  
Plant photo of: Aquilegia formosa
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Light Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Steve Mullany/Engstrom
  • Description

  • Notes

This columbine is noted for its bright red and yellow flowers. The foliage is a pale green with paler undersides, and generally has three lobes. Its habit is clumping, though it may seed if happily sited. Attractive to hummingbirds. A Utah native. Foliage clumps are usually less than 12 inches tall and 24 inches wide, in time. Flowers stand on delicate stems up to 18 inches.