A. saximontana can be found in sub-alpine and alpine areas at elevations of 3,300–4,000 m (10,800–13,100 ft) in the Rocky Mountains.

The blooms are lavender and white, and the entire plant reaches 5–25 cm (2.0–9.8 in) in height.

[1] This plant is endemic (native only) to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, United States.

[2] A. saximontana should not be confused with Aquilegia coerulea var.

coerulea, which overlaps in range and may also have blue and white flowers.