Aquilegia formosa, Crimson Columbine
Native Plants

Crimson Columbine

Aquilegia formosa
Location

May not be native

Use Location
Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Nectar
Other names for this plant include Red or Western Columbine. Similar in appearance to the Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Crimson Columbine grows 1 1/2-3 feet tall and bears nodding red and yellow flowers from spring till early fall. This plant is popular with hummingbirds, and grows best in moist soil and partial shade.

May Attract

Crimson Columbine is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Hummingbirds
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers

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Ruby-throated Hummingbird at a butterflyweed. Photo: Dave Maslowski