Leaves 2×-ternately compound. Flowers: sepals medium or deep blue, 28-43 mm; petals: spurs 34-48 mm, blades (17-)20-24 mm; stamens 13-19 mm. 2 n = 14. Flowering summer (mid Jun-early Sep). Rocky slopes or near streams in open woodland or herbland; 2100-3600 m; Colo., N.Mex., Wyo.