serpentine columbine

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serpentine columbine
Common Name
serpentine columbine
Scientific Name
Aquilegia eximia
Description

California native plant; larger and showier than most columbines; attractive delicate foliage in basal mound; attracts hummingbirds.

California Native
Yes
All-Star
Yes
Type
Perennial
Size
Medium
Color
Orange
Sun Exposure:
Part Shade
Shade
Water Needs:
Low
Medium
Bloom Season(s):
Spring
Summer
Wildlife Value(s):
Hummingbirds
Pruning Needs

Remove old flower stalks and foliage in the fall

Location(s) in Arboretum
Mary Wattis Brown Garden