What is the state flower of Colorado?

By Forinfos - 13/04/2025 - 0 comments

As of 2015, the state flower of Colorado is the Rocky Mountain Columbine after a vote among the state's school children in 1899. Edwin James first discovered the Rocky Mountain Columbine on Pike's Peak in 1820. It is scientifically known as the Columbine Aquilegia caerula.

The Rocky Mountain Columbine commonly has white and lavender colors and possesses a rich aroma that it uses to attract butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. The flower can ranges from 7 to 23 inches in height and is classified as a herbaceous perennial plant. The Rocky Mountain Columbine also comes in various other colors, including pale yellow and pink.


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