Aquilegia eximia
$3.30 – $7.30
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Serpentine columbine
Serpentine columbine is a dainty looking tough plant. It is a perennial that grows 2-3 feet tall and not widely available.
The showy abundant dangling red flowers grace the plant Late spring through summer almost into fall. Perfect for attracting hummingbirds to sip on its nectar.
As the name suggests it will grow well in serpentine soils but will also do well in other soil types as well. What it will need is a regular supply of moisture. Perfect for a meadow garden.
Great companion plants are the cardinal monkey flower, Iris leaved rush, California hemp, and Stream orchid
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Sun: Part Shade
Water:Â Light, Moderate
Soil:Â Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky
Other: Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant
| Container | D-16O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Flowers provide pollen for hummingbirds and can grow in serpentine soils. |
| Historical Uses | The flowers have been used in dance wreathes at the Strawberry Festival. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California. Mendocino to Ventura counties. |
| Elevation | 655 to 4,230' |
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| Habitat | It grows in the moist forests of the Coast Ranges in seeps on serpentine soils. |
