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Aquilegia formosa Western red columbine

Previous scientific name(s): Aquilegia formosa var. communis, Aquilegia formosa var. communis, Aquilegia formosa var. hypolasia, Aquilegia formosa

Moderate to high water requirement; partial shade. Nodding red and yellow flowers bloom May to August along open woods, banks, and seeps. An attractive, perennial bushy plant yielding many handsome blossoms.

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Species Attributes

Height:

6 - 36 in.

Life Form:

Perennial

Native or Introduced:

Native

Season:

Sun & Shade Tolerance:

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Elevation:

ft.

Precipitation:

Moderate - High

Soil Texture
Coarse:

Not Adapted

Moderately Coarse:

Average

Medium:

Best

Moderately Fine:

Best

Fine:

Not Adapted

Soil pH
Acidic:

Marginal

Neutral:

Best

Basic:

Not Adapted

Seeding Rate:

3 - 5 PLS lbs/Acre

Pure Seed per Bushel:

48.00 lbs.

Seeds per Pound:

400,000

Germination Time:

Days

Blooming Season:

Spring Summer

Mycorrhizal Dependent:

Yes

Bloom Color:

Red & Yellow

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