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Red Columbine
Scientific Name: Aquilegia formosa Fisch. ex DC.
Synonym: Aquilegia mohavensis, Aquilegia shockleyi
Family: Ranunculaceae

Show Larger Picture Aquilegia formosa at the Flagstaff Arboretum in August

Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 1-11,14-24,32-45 USDA: 4-8 Sun Exposure: Part sun to shade Origin: Western North America, from California to Alaska Growth Habits: Short-lived perennial, up to 2 feet tall and wide (60 cm) Watering Needs: Moderate water, very low salt tolerance Propagation: Seeds, division in spring

Blooming Habits:
Red, or red and yellow flowers, 1.5 to 2 inches wide (3.5 to 5 cm), from late spring to fall. The form sold as Aquilegia formosa var. truncata has more yellow.