Aquilegia formosa (Western Columbine)

Plant Description: An upright, tap rooted plant with several spreading stems that can grow to 3 ft tall and just as wide. The blue-green leaves are mainly basal and lobed. Leaves are divided into multiples of three leaflets, with each leaflet also subdivided into 3 smaller lobed leaflets that overlap one another. Several nodding flowers, of deep red-orange and yellow bloom on a mostly leafless stem. Flowers are excellent for use in bouquets.  Height: 1-3ft Watering needs: regular Sun needs: full sun to part shade Soil needs: fertile, moist, well-draining; very low salt tolerance Bloom Time: May to August Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This native plant can be found in many kinds of habitats including moist meadows, streambanks, oak woodland, mixed-evergreen, or coniferous forest. We recommend planting Western Columbine in rain and woodland gardens as well as in meadowscapes. This plant is a good nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.