Columbine: Aquilegia formosa
Botanical name: Aquilegia formosa
Common name: Columbine, Red Spur
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| Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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| Zones: | 4a thru 8b |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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| Attributes: |
deer resistant, rabbit resistant, poisonous, butterfly attracting, hummingbird attracting |
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description for "Columbine: Aquilegia formosa"
Red Spur Columbine, a high mountain beauty from central Colorado, explodes into bloom with hundreds of bright red flowers on loose airy stems. Perfect planting under aspen. A five star recommendation for all mountain gardeners. Red Spur Columbine needs a cool shady bed with regular watering at lower altitudes. Campanulas also make stunning planting companions for this species.
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