Aquilegia canadensis
Aquilegia canadensis has wonderful nodding bright red flowers with prominent nectar-filled spurs and yellow centres.
Aquilegia canadensis is the eastern counterpart to our BC native A. formosa. It is usually 1-2 feet tall but can reach 3 feet tall in rich conditions. The wonderful nodding bright red flowers have prominent nectar-filled spurs and yellow centres. It has attractive tripartite leaves. Butterflies and hummingbirds will flock to the flowers. Tolerant of dry shade.
Common Name: Canada Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Full Shade, Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woodlands and rocky slopes.
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