Western Columbine is native to the Sierra Mountains. The red and orange flower colors are most common but if you have other varieties in your garden space you could get a cross.

Columbine loves shade and ours is hot and dry here. Although it seeks out water and in the wild, streams side, it’s long roots are drought tolerant after the second or third year. It grows tall to two feet and some will need staking. Bumblebees, Carpenter bees, Sphinx moths and Hummingbirds frequent this long blooming dainty- leaved pollinator powerhouse.

A nice companion for any other nearby perennial and one of the only that prefers shade.