Blue Columbine -

This report provides an overview of the ( Aquilegia coerulea ), also known as the Rocky Mountain Columbine , based on botanical data and cultural history. Species Identification

As the species expanded to lower, warmer elevations, it evolved lighter-colored (pale blue or white) varieties to attract hawk moths, which are more active in those environments. Symbolism and Legal Status blue columbine

Distinctive five-petaled flowers with long, elegant spurs. Common color patterns feature blue-to-lavender sepals , white inner petals, and a golden yellow center. Natural History and Habitat This report provides an overview of the (

It is illegal to dig up or remove the blue columbine from public lands in Colorado. Blue columbine | Colorado Public Radio Common color patterns feature blue-to-lavender sepals

Found throughout the Rocky Mountains in the western United States, typically in alpine and subalpine habitats, aspen groves, and moist meadows.