The Western Columbine
by Robert Bales
Title
The Western Columbine
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Robert Bales
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Some of the beautiful wildflowers while exploring the mountains around Mackay, Idaho!!
The western columbine occurs from coastal Alaska south through the Yukon Territory, British Columbia and adjacent Alberta to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, Nevada and Wyoming.
Aquilegia formosa ranges in height from 30 to 100 cm. The stems are pubescent above with the leaves glabrous or pubescent on either surface. The flowers are nodding. The sepals are red, 10 to 25 mm long, and perpendicular. The blades are yellow, very short, 2 to 6 mm long. The spurs are red, 10 to 20 mm long and straight. The stamens extend beyond the blades.
Deep red nodding flowers with yellow centers float above bright green foliage on long, thin stems. They flower for many weeks starting in late April. This plant loves partially to fully shaded woodland areas, is easy to grow and very adaptable. Great nectar source for native butterflies and hummingbirds.
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October 11th, 2014
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Music of the Heart
What a beautiful flower. It looks like a lantern. So much inspiring. The colors are captivating. Excellent work Robert!! FL
Lianne Schneider
So very different than our pastel columbine here in the East. Gorgeous flower, beautifully photographed Bob. F/L T P
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