Red Columbine | Aquilegia formosa - Benton Soil And Water Conservation District

Red Columbine | Aquilegia formosa

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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Photo Credit: Seven Oaks Native Nursery

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The upside-down-looking flowers are red and yellow with reddish spurs and bulbous glandular tips. Tap-rooted perennial flower with a simple stem and fern-like foliage. Its leaves are mainly basal and are divided into 3 leaflets.

Plant Details

Habitats	Oak Woodland, Upland Prairie and Savanna, Riparian Forests
Habitat Notes	Riparian Forest; Upland Prairie and Oak Savanna; Oak Woodland
Phenology	Perennial; flowering April-September
Mature Height	Up to 1.5 feet
Shade Preference	Full sun
Soil Tolerance	Moist soil
Special Uses	Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Attracts hummingbirds; Ornamental

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A lush forest scene with tall oak trees, green leaves, moss, and undergrowth, under a clear blue sky.

Oak Woodland

Oregon White Oaks dominate these woodlands and may support an open to moderately shrubby understory. Over thirty percent of the canopy shades the ground, but still filter light allowing oak seedling…

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Upland Prairie and Savanna

Upland prairies or open grasslands are among the most threatened ecosystems in Oregon. Historically, they occurred across the Willamette Valley and are vegetated by perennial grasses and annual or…

A lush green riparian forest with tall red alder trees and a rocky stream running through it.

Riparian Forests

Riparian areas are defined by NRCS as ecosystems that occur along waterways and water bodies. They serve as the transition between aquatic and terrestrial zones.