Geographic Range: Sheltered canyons in Trans-Pecos Texas, to Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona, and south into northern Mexico.
Plant Form: Perennial 12" x 24".
Remarks: Large long-spurred yellow flowers with lush, fine textured foliage. Prefers moist soils although will withstand short drought periods by going dormant and is more
xeric than other columbines. Full or part shade, adaptable to most soils; hardy but dies back to basal rosette in winter.