Aquilegia pubescens

Aquilegia pubescens

Aquilegia pubescens

Aquilegia pubescens

Botanical Name: Aquilegia pubescens
Common Name: Sierra Columbine

Beautiful columbine with bright yellow blooms. Tolerates snow, freezing temperatures and poor acidic soils. Excellent for high elevation gardens. Also grows extremely well at TPF.

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Plant Family: Ranunculaceae

Plant Type: Perennial

Height by Width: 2' H x 2' W

Growth Habit: Low and bushy

Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-deciduous

Growth Rate: Moderate

Sun Exposure: Part sun

Soil Preference: Well-draining, acidic

Water Requirements: Regular

Cold Hardy to: 0 degrees F

Flower Season: Summer

Flower Color: Yellow

Endangered?: Not Listed

Distribution: High Sierra Nevada

Natural Habitat: Open generally rocky slopes, shrubland, subalpine forest, alpine from 7300-11,000'

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