Aquilegia caerulea
Colorado blue columbine
Previous scientific name(s):Aquilegia coerulea
Moderate water requirement; partial shade. Perennial with large blue and white flowers blooms June to August. Occurs at high elevations throughout the Rocky Mountains. Performs well in gardens, especially when planted in shady or cooler aspects.
| Group | Dicot |
| US Native | Native |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Forb |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring |
| Mature Height (feet) | 2 |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | Medium |
| Toxicity | None |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | No |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Salinity Tolerance | None |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Seed Period Start | Spring |
| Seed Period End | Summer |
| Seed / lb | 399600 |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Palatable (browser) | Low |
| Palatable (grazer) | Low |