Aquilegia pubescens - Sierra Columbine (Plant)

The crown-shaped flowers range in color from pale yellow to white. Tolerates snow, freezing temperatures and granitic soils. Excellent for high elevation gardens. Caution: all parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ranunculaceae Species Name Aquilegia pubescens Common Name Sierra Columbine Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months July, August Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 2ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Clumping, Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution High Sierra Nevada Natural Habitat Open, generally rocky slopes, scrub, subalpine forest, alpine; from 8,500' - 12,000' Specialty Features Aromatic Hummingbirds Container Plant Deer Resistant Pollinators