A wonderful host plant for moths while the buds and yellow flowers attract butterflies
Foothill Woodland
July Evergreen/Deciduous Winter deciduous/dormant Height by Width 3ft
The monarch life cycle begins each spring when it deposits eggs on milkweed leaves
n Mexico Natural Habitat Sandy washes
Aquilegia eximia - Van Houtte's Columbine (Plant) Horticulture A wonderful host plant forRed and yellow crown shaped flowers bloom in spring and summer. Flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds. Caution: all parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ranunculaceae Species Name Aquilegia eximia Common Name Van Houtte's Columbine Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement High Soil Type Any Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months May, June, July, August, September, October