Aquilegia canadensis | Wild Columbine | Starter Plant Plug
Eastern Red Columbine – Native Beauty for Pollinator Gardens
Add elegance and ecological value to your garden with Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern Red Columbine). With its graceful red-and-yellow, bell-shaped flowers and delicate fern-like foliage, this native perennial is a springtime favorite for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Shade-tolerant, versatile, and low-maintenance, it’s a perfect choice for woodland gardens, shaded borders, or container plantings.
Highlights
Vibrant Blooms – Red and yellow nodding flowers from spring to early summer.
Pollinator Favorite – Nectar-rich blossoms attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Native & Resilient – Adapted to eastern North America, thriving with minimal inputs.
Extended Appeal – Ferny foliage stays attractive after flowering.
Adaptable – Grows in part to full shade and tolerates a range of soils.
Low Maintenance – Self-seeding, dependable perennial that returns year after year.
🌱 Planting Information🌱
Sunlight: Part Shade to Full Shade
Season of Interest: Spring, Early Summer
Life Cycle: Perennial
Bloom Time: April–June
Bloom Color: Red-Yellow
Height: 1'–3'
Spread: 1'–1.5'
Water Needs: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Loam, Rocky, Well-Drained
Soil pH: Neutral to Slightly Acidic
Bring Eastern Red Columbine to your garden today — a native jewel that blends charm, adaptability, and vital support for pollinators.