Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

Also Known As

Aquilegia x caerulea 'Little Lanterns'
Little Lanterns Dwarf Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-10"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

4a-10b

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Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' plant details

Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Little Lanterns' is a selection from the eastern counterpart to our BC native A. formosa. It is short in stature, but free with flowers. Numerous pendant flowers in shades of red and yellow cover the plant in late spring. This selection is consistently shorter in stature and more intense in colour than the species making it a better garden plant. Popular with hummingbirds. Tolerant of dry shade.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

This is a new selection of our native, American Columbine, Aquilegia canadensis. Instead of the usual height of 2’ tall, 'Little Lanterns' grows to only 10” tall. A long blooming species, it bears from April thru June, many brilliant red flowers with a yellow corolla that dangle and sway in the breeze. Since it’s little, it would be cute in a pot or planted along a path or front of garden. Reseeds!