Red Columbine

Aquilegia formosa

The upside-down-looking flowers are red and yellow with reddish spurs and bulbous glandular tips. Tap-rooted perennial flower with a simple stem and fern-like foliage. Its leaves are mainly basal and are divided into 3 leaflets.

Plant Details

Habitats
Habitat NotesRiparian Forest; Upland Prairie and Oak Savanna; Oak Woodland
Arboretums
Years Planted at Arboretums2011
Mature Height12-18”
Shade Preference
Soil Tolerance Moist soil
Special Uses Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Attracts hummingbirds; Ornamental
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