Blue Columbine Apr 2026

Specifically adapted to attract hummingbirds , hawk moths, and bees. Hummingbirds are noted as top pollinators because their long tongues can reach nectar deep within the flower spurs.

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

It is illegal to dig up or remove the blue columbine from public lands in Colorado. Blue columbine | Colorado Public Radio Specifically adapted to attract hummingbirds , hawk moths,

Aquilegia coerulea (sometimes spelled caerulea ). Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family). It is illegal to dig up or remove

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

According to the Colorado General Assembly , the blue petals represent the sky , the white petals represent snow , and the yellow center represents the state's gold mining history .

Designated as the official state flower of Colorado in 1899.