Aquilegia canadensis
Canadian Columbine, Wild Columbine
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Nodding scarlet with yellow-centered nodding flowers elevate above the lovely green foliage.
Hummingbirds love this striking red columbine.
Height
24-36 Inches
Spread
15 Inches
Color
Pink/Red/Yellow
Interesting Notes
First cultivated in mid-1600's.
Bloom Time
May-June
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Will self-seed, but should not be considered invasive. May go dormant in hot summer months. Cultivate soil around base in late fall.
When to Divide
early spring
Good Companions
Goat's Beard (Aruncus dioicus), Coralbells (Heuchera ), False Forget-Me-Not, Siberian Bugloss (Brunnera macrophylla), Plantain Lily (Hosta )Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Hummingbirds |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist but well-drained |
| • | Organic |
