Aquilegia jonesii Parry

Stems 3.5-12 cm. Basal leaves 1-2×-ternately compound, 2.5-10 cm, not much shorter than stems; leaflets to 3-12 mm, not viscid, glaucous on both sides; primary petiolules 1-10 mm (leaflets very crowded), pilose. Flowers usually erect; sepals divergent from floral axis, blue or purple, oblong-elliptic, 15-22 × 6-10 mm, apex acute to obtuse; petals: spurs blue, straight, ± parallel, 8-15 mm, stout (at least proximally), evenly tapered from base, blades blue, oblong to spatulate, 8-13 × 5-6 mm; stamens 9-14 mm. Follicles 14-22 mm; beak 8-12 mm. 2 n = 14.

A cold temperate plant. It grows at high altitudes and in limestone areas. It grows between 1,800-3,400 m above sea level. It needs lighter well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade. It is best in moist soil. It suits hardiness zone 3.

The flowers are rich in nectar and are sweet. They can be added to salads.

Plants can be grown from seeds and can be transplanted. Plants can also be grown by division.