Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Aquilegia

Species:

Aquilegia formosa var. formosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

red, yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bees, butterflies

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Responds positively to fire disturbance, often increasing in abundance in post-fire environments through vigorous regrowth from root crowns.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 21–30 days

Germination Time:

21–30 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow or barely cover. May show erratic germination with some seeds germinating the second year.

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