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  8. Western Columbine

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Western Columbine

Aquilegia formosa

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

31 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pacific Coast Stalk Borer Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Brown Bear, Potato Aphid 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Western Tiger Swallowtail, Pale Swallowtail, Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Yellow-fronted Bumble Bee 28

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Water use
Medium
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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