Aquilegia canadensis

Wild Columbine

Plant Type: Native - American

MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade

Lots of red and yellow nodding flowers for many weeks from late April until mid June. A great source of early nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds. Found naturally on rocky ledges and wooded rocky slopes.

Height

24-36"

Spread

12"

Landscape Application:

Group or mass in beds, borders, cottage gardens and woodland gardens.

Aquilegia canadensis Plant Care:

Cut to ground when foliage declines.

Wild Columbine Merit Awards and Special Collections

Wild Columbine Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

Early Season (March - April)

Mid Season (May - June)

Soil Moisture Needs

Moderate

Special Benefits

Cut Flower / or Foliage

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant

Wild Columbine Additional Information

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