Native perennial forb with large blue and white nodding flowers, blooming June to September. Occurs on xeric to moist subalpine meadows, open woodlands and near mountain streams; 7,000 to 13,000 ft. elevation. Also use as a landscape ornamental for pollinator habitat. State flower of Colorado.

DISTRIBUTION / ADAPTATION

INFORMATION & ATTRIBUTES

Family: Ranunculaceae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Forb

Native Status: Native

Growth Form: Single Crown

Mature Height: 24 in.

Bloom Color: Blue

Bloom Period: Late Spring

Annual Precipitation: 12 in.

Drought Tolerance: Low

Shade Tolerance: Tolerant

Elevation: 

Wetland Indicator Status: FACU

Fire Resistance: No

Fire Tolerance:

Nitrogen fixation: No

SOIL ADAPTATION

Coarse Texture: Yes

Medium Texture: Yes

Fine Texture: No

Salinity Tolerance: None

CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium

pH Range: 6.2-8.4

SEEDING NOTES

Seeds per Pound: 368,000

Seeding Rate: 3-6 PLS lbs/acre

Season: Spring/Summer

Days to Germination: