Description
Bundle of 5
At a Glance: Western columbine is a striking perennial herb with nodding flowers on a simple erect stem. Born from a taproot, it can grow to 3’ tall and is frequented by pollinators and hummingbirds when in bloom late Spring to early Summer.
Leaves: mainly basal, twice divided in 3s; blades hairless to hairy, green above, paler beneath.
Flowers: Usually 2-5 red & yellow chandeliers dangling 5 long, straight, reddish spurs w/bulbous, glandular tips, a central tuft of yellow stamens & styles protruding.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
| Full sun 80%-100%
Most sun 60%-80% Part sun/shade 40%-60%
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Moist | Low elevation
Mid elevation High elevation
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References:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
