Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

Landscape Focus

A spring-blooming seasonal color perennial used to brighten woodland edges and shaded borders.

Plant Details

Soil Type: Loam, Sand

Soil Moisture: Medium

Sun Exposure: Part Shade, Shade

Height: 1' - 3'

Spacing: 12" - 18"

Bloom Color: Red and yellow

Bloom Time: May, June

Root Type: Fibrous

Benefits: Hummingbirds, Pollinators, Deer Resistant

Plant Description

Wild Columbine produces distinctive nodding red and yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds in spring. It grows well in woodland edges, rocky slopes, and lightly shaded gardens. Plants often reseed naturally, forming small colonies over time. Removing spent stems can tidy appearance but is not required.