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Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett'

Also Known As

Corbett Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' plant details

Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. 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 'Corbett'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our native eastern species, height is variable ranging from under a foot to nearly 5' in the wild, Corbett is on the shorter end of the range and the typical pendant orange and yellow flowers are all yellow. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A profuse display of butter-yellow flowers in late spring on 1-2' stalks is what attracted Richard Simon to this unique eastern columbine & it will attract you too. Sun-PSh/Med (not dry)