Aquilegia formosa

Standard Pot

Item # 20819
each $5.99
3 to 6 plants $5.79
7 or more $5.59

Aquilegia formosa

Red Spur Columbine

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade All Day Shade Attract Hummingbirds Resists Deer Resists Rabbits Western Only  Legend

Description:

24” x 18” wide, (seed propagated). This high mountain beauty from central Colorado explodes into bloom with hundreds of bright red flowers on loose airy stems. Perfect for planting under aspen. A five star recommendation for all mountain gardeners. Needs a cool shady bed with regular watering at lower altitudes. Campanulas also make stunning planting companions for this species.

Zones 3-8.

Special Notes:

Looks terrific under Aspen underplanted with spring bulbs!

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 3 - 8
Color Red
Regions Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., Western Only
Rain 10in - 20in, 20in - 30in, 30in - 40in, 40in - 50in
Bloom Time Late Spring, Summer
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade, All Day Shade
Soil Average Garden Soil
Moisture Regular Water
Height Medium - 12in. to 36in.
Plants for Pollinators Attract Hummingbirds
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Deer, Resists Rabbits
GROWING TIPS

These plants grow best in enriched soils that are well drained, avoid heavy, slow draining clay soils. Columbine likes evenly moist soil. Overhead irrigation in late afternoon and evening hours may encourage powdery mildew.