Official Flower

The Crimson Star Columbine represents the beauty, colour, environmental character and heritage of Red
Deer. It was adopted as Red Deer's Floral Emblem on March 16, 1992.

The Columbine is native to the parkland, growing as a perennial in hilly areas. The cultivated Crimson Star variety selected as Red Deer's official flower has a red and white floral display in the shape of a five-point star.