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

  • Culture

  • Design

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

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

  • Notes

This perennial will grow about 1-3' tall and has medium-sized green leaves with red/scarlet flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Hardy to 0 degrees F