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    Aquilegia canadensis

    Also Known As

    • Native Red Columbine
    • Rock Bells
    • Wild Columbine

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-36"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Aquilegia canadensis plant details

    Aquilegia canadensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional 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

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: ranunculales
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, native plant, self-sowing, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia canadensis

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Our native columbine of red and yellow distributed throughout eastern North America.Often found in rocky woodlands and on slopes. Takes sun too.

    By: Avant Gardens

    What more can I tell you about this old favorite. Variable shades of red and yellow flowers on lovely dissected foliage. Self sown seedlings abound to form a wonderful drift of early Spring color in full sun or part shade on 12" - 18" plants.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Hummingbirds flock to the intricate red and yellow flowers in early spring when few other nectar flowers are available. Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) prefers well-drained sites in light to medium shade. Plant a patch of Columbine and create a hummingbird haven! Hardy to Zones 3 - 8.

    By: Prairie Nursery

    A beautiful eastern US native with bright red and yellow flowers popular with hummingbirds. One of the more reliably perennial species of columbine.. _zone 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Its other name, Rock Bells, refers to its being found on woodland ledge tops in the East. This native was brought into gardens by 1640. The elegant red and yellow flowers have long spurs and dangle on the end of wiry stems. Unlike modern hybrids, they are resistant to leaf miners.

    By: Select Seeds

    A beautiful and reliable native columbine with yellow and coppery red flowers that are produced in spring above the softly textured foliage. Item # 3098

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Aquilegia canadensis plant

    How to Grow Aquilegia canadensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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