Botanical Name: Aquilegia caerulea
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Common Name: Rocky Mountain Columbine  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, White, Multi-Colored

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Rocky Mountain Columbine is the state flower of Colorado, and is treasured for its big blue and white flowers. Foliage emerges from a basal clump, is blue-green, and deeply lobed. Flowers are on wiry stems, with slightly recurved sepals of blue to violet, and the center petals white to pale violet. Blooms late spring. Grows about 18 inches tall and 15 inches wide. Lovely in shady gardens, rock gardens, and under trees with dappled shade.