Aquilegia: Columbine - Portland Nursery
Somewhat short-lived but actively self-seeding perennials, these graceful, nodding flowers rise high above clumps of delicately lobed leaves and are a beacon of attraction to hummingbirds, with a long bloom-time from late spring through summer.
Western Columbine - US Forest Service
Western columbine (Aquilegia formosa), also known as crimson columbine, has red sepals and spurs with yellow petal blades, a conspicuous color combination. It is a member of the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae, which has a global distribution with 50 genera and 1,800 species.
Aquilegia formosa, western columbine - US Forest Service
One of the most exquisite and most beloved wildflowers is the columbine. The magnificent rock-loving columbine brightens our hearts in cool, hidden forest grottos, and lifts our spirit high to alpine meadows and glacial mountain lakes.
Aquilegia formosa | Red Columbine | Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Flowers nodding, bright red, with some yellow; 5 straight to inward-curved spurs with rounded tips. Grows in moist, open to partly shaded areas from coastline to subalpine meadows. Very attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Closely resembles the eastern red columbine, A. canadensis. Rarity: Common; Flowering Time: All Spring And Summer
How to Grow and Care for Columbine - The Spruce
Jun 11, 2024 · Columbine is a short-lived herbaceous perennial with airy foliage and colorful blooms said to resemble jester's caps. Columbine grows best in full sun in cooler conditions but the plant will not tolerate excessive heat and begins to decline in the summer. The plant prefers soil with medium moisture but well-drained. Columbine is toxic to humans.
Aquilegia formosa (Western Columbine) - Gardenia
Native to Western North America, Aquilegia Formosa, commonly known as 'Western Columbine', features masses of pendant, glowing red and soft yellow flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), with straight spurs and bushy golden stamens.
Aquilegia formosa var. formosa - WNPS
Distribution: This plant grows from Alaska to California (including British Columbia), coastal and inland to Alberta and Wyoming. This plant grows on both sides of the Cascades crest and at the coast in Washington. Height: This plant grows 6 to 39 inches (15 to 100 cm) in height.
Western Columbine Growing & Care - The Garden Magazine
Jun 28, 2023 · It is a hardy plant that is well-suited to the cooler climates of the Pacific Northwest and the Rocky Mountains. The Western Columbine is a popular choice for gardeners and horticulturists because of its showy, bell-shaped flowers and unique foliage.
Native Columbines: A Beginner’s Guide - The Plant Native
Nov 1, 2024 · In this article, we’ll introduce the benefits of planting native columbines, introduce a few species native to North America, and share an overview on why you’ll find lots of columbine color options.
Western Columbine Seeds (Aquilegia formosa) - Northwest …
Western columbine is a wonderfully adaptable little plant that is perfectly happy in mostly shaded areas with damp soils such as the north sides of buildings, yet it also does fine open sunny meadows as well. Other than hot, dry locations, this plant seems happy just about anywhere.