Red Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

Native to: All New England

Life cycle: Perennial

Light: Full/Partial Sun

Soil Moisture: Medium to Dry

Height: 8-24”
Spread: 8-12”
Spacing: 10-17”

Blooms: April-June
Bloom Color: Red

Natural Habitat: Rocky open woods and ledges, rocky shores, and cliffs

Benefits: Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Urban Environment, Salt Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Host Plant (Columbine Duskywing)

Pairs Well With: Northeastern and Small’s beardtongue, and spotted crane’s-bill

“Red or American Columbine is one of the first plants to provide nectar in the spring for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds…. Besides being an early bloomer, Columbine will tolerate a large range of soil and sun types, so you’ll have success with it in full sun as well as shade. It can grow in pine tree areas and is deer-resistant. The seeds of Aquilegia are shiny black and smooth - like tiny black pearls. They can bounce on hard soil surfaces, aiding in their distribution. Seed collection is easy.”

–Prairie Moon Nursery