Aquilegia Scopulorum Calcarea -

Found primarily on the high plateaus and mountain ranges of Utah and Wyoming .

If you are looking to grow this variety in a garden setting (such as a rock garden or trough), keep the following needs in mind: aquilegia scopulorum calcarea

This is a compact, mounding "dwarf" variety. It typically features tight, dense foliage with showy, long-spurred flowers. Found primarily on the high plateaus and mountain

As indicated by the name " calcarea " (referring to lime), it has a high affinity for calcareous, alkaline soils with high pH. Growing Conditions As indicated by the name " calcarea "

Requires exceptionally well-drained soil. It can tolerate clay if the pH remains high and it is not allowed to become waterlogged.

The flowers are typically blue to blue-violet, often featuring pale or sky-blue sepals with white petals. Habitat & Ecology