Aquilegia formosa
Western red columbine
Previous scientific name(s):Aquilegia formosa var. communis : Aquilegia formosa var. fosteri : Aquilegia formosa var. hypolasia : Aquilegia formosa
Moderate to high water requirement; partial shade. Nodding red and yellow flowers bloom May to August along open woods, banks and seeps. An attractive, perennial bushy plant yielding many handsome blossoms.
| Group | Dicot |
| US Native | Native |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Forb |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer |
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Mature Height (feet) | 3 |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | Low |
| 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 | High |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed / lb | 248000 |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Palatable (browser) | High |
| Palatable (grazer) | High |