Aquilegia formosa (Western columbine)

Cultivation

Grow in loose, loamy, neutral to acid, well-drained soil that holds moisture in dry weather. Avoid wet conditions. Best in partial shade but will tolerate sunny conditions with adequate moisture.

Suggested uses

Rock, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wildlife, Woodland, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

Western North America

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Eating can cause stomach irritation.