Aquilegia formosa

Botanical Name: Aquilegia formosa
Common Name: Red or Scarlet Columbine

Interesting red and yellow flowers. This heavy bloomer attracts hummingbirds and likes summer water, especially when located in full sun. Deadhead plants to prolong bloom.

---

Plant Family: Ranunculaceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 2-3' H x 1-2' W

Growth Habit: Tall, upright

Deciduous/Evergreen: Drought-deciduous

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun Exposure: Full to part sun

Soil Preference: Adaptable

Water Requiremenets: Regular

Cold Hardy to: 10 degrees F

Flower Season: April - August

Flower Color: Scarlet with yellow

Endangered? Not Listed

Distribution: San Bernardino to Shasta County

Natural Habitat: Streambanks, seeps, moist places. Elevation: below 10,000'

Hummingbirds: TRUE
Birds: FALSE
Under Oaks: FALSE
Butterflies: TRUE
Clay: TRUE
Aromatic: FALSE
Slope/Erosion: FALSE
Container: FALSE

---

Care and Maintenance

History

Other Names

Links