Aquilegia canadensis

Columbine


Photo courtesy of Swift Greenhouses

  • Colorful yellow and red, short spurred flowers.
  • A native wildflower in Eastern U.S.
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Garden
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun
Spring
Spring



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows easily in well drained, average to rich soil.  Grow in full to part sun.  Light shade wil prolong flowering time.  Columbine prefers not to be divided.


Height: 12-24 in
Spacing: 15 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red, Yellow
Zone: 3-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Garden
  • Border or Bed
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water