| Common Name: |
Eastern Red Columbine |
| Scientific Name: |
Aquilegia canadensis; syn. Aquilegia canadensis var. latiuscula |
| Other Name(s): |
Aka Wild Red Columbine, Columbine, Canadian Columbine,Rock Bells, Clucky, Rock Lily, Meeting Houses, Wild Columbine, Wild Honeysuckle |
| Category: |
Herb/Forb |
| Habit: |
Herbaceous perennial |
| Bloom Color: |
Light pink/yellow to blood red/yellow |
| Bloom Size: |
1-2 in. |
| Bloom Shape: |
Drooping, bell-like |
| Bloom Season: |
Late spring or early summer |
| Foliage Description: |
Delicate, biternate foliage is somewhat suggestive of meadow rue (Thalictrum) and remains attractive throughout the summer as long as soils are kept moist |
| Height of Plant: |
2-3 ft. |
| Spread of Plant: |
1-1 1/2 |
| Hardiness: |
USDA Zones 3 - 8 |
| Light Requirements: |
Full sun to part shade |
| Water Usage: |
Medium |
| Soil Type: |
Moist but well-drained |
| Native Range: |
North America; Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Usage: |
Attractive to hummingbirds |
| Propagation: |
Self fertile |
| Maintenance: |
Medium |
| Photographer: |
Jon Wooten |
| Location: |
Native Plant Garden |