©2001-06 Photo by Ken Gilliland

Aquilegia pubescens

Sierra Columbine
 
Form: Perennial Growth habit: Bushy
Size: 2'h x 2'w Deciduous: Drought deciduous
Flowering Season: Summer Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Color: Yellow Hardiness: to 10,000'
Exposure: Part sun Cultural Uses:  
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Type: well-draining CNPS Status: Not Listed
Family: Ranunculaceae
Distribution: High Sierra Nevada Mountains Habitat: Found below 10,000' along streams and seeps in mountain areas.
 
Wildlife Value: Hummingbirds collect nectar from the flowers. Birds eat seeds.
 

Description:

Great foliage and flowers. Likes regular garden care. Naturalizes in moist areas.