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California Native Plant

Aquilegia formosa

Western Columbine

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Engstrom

 

Description

This perennial will grow about 1-3' tall and has medium-sized green leaves with red/scarlet flowers that bloom in spring and summer.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.