Aquilegia canadensis

Aquilegia canadensis

Columbine-Red

Photo Credit: Taylor Creek Restoration


Aquilegia canadensis

Columbine-Red

Native to eastern North America, this eye-catching wildflower produces bright red and yellow, nodding, spurred blossoms on tall stems beginning in mid-spring. One of the first nectar sources for pollinators and hummingbirds. Displays good resistance to leaf miner and is adaptable to a wide range of soil types.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 12-36"
  • Spread: 10-18"
  • Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Mid-Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Red Shades, Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Native Species
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 3 - 8
  • Height: 12-36"
  • Spread: 10-18"
  • Exposure: Full Shade, Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring, Mid-Spring
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: Red Shades, Yellow-Gold Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Native Species
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: Yes
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Spring
  • Moisture in Production: Average
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
  • Vernalization Beneficial: No