Ecosystem: Foothills to Alpine
Location: Full sun of part shade
Height: 18" to 36"
Flower season: June to August
Flower size: 2" to 3" 
Photo: Deer Creek Road - Jefferson County, Co.

The Rocky Mountain Columbine is the state flower of Colorado, where they call it Colorado Columbine. This easy to identify wildflower can be found in moist areas in clearings, the edge of pine forests, in Aspen groves, along roadways, and mountain drainages.