{"product_id":"western-columbine-aquilegia-formosa","title":"Western Columbine — Aquilegia formosa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAquilegia formosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA California native perennial with delicate foliage and nodding red-and-yellow flowers. It brings woodland character and hummingbird interest to cool, lightly shaded garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSouthern California growing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is a good choice locally. Sun is suitable in cooler coastal conditions; avoid hot afternoon exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage forms a mound around 1 foot tall; flower stalks reach 1–3 feet. Allow 1–2 feet of width.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; drought:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to regular moisture. Choose an irrigated woodland-style bed rather than an exposed, dry slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including suitable clay, with moisture and drainage balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal perennial growth with spring–summer flowers; may produce volunteer seedlings when seed pods remain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract hummingbirds; seed heads provide food for small birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent stalks for a tidy appearance, or retain some for seed and birds. Clear deteriorated foliage as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodland edges, moist meadow borders, sheltered containers and mixed shade planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative species photograph, not current nursery stock. Photo: Dcrjsr, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Crimson_columbine_Aquilegia_formosa_Kaweah.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e. No intentional image modifications.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection aria-label=\"How ordering works\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant ordering \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Earth People LandCare","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48404547305526,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/western-columbine-aquilegia-formosa.jpg?v=1793552743","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/western-columbine-aquilegia-formosa","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}