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Growing Information
Growing Information
HEIGHT: 18 - 30 inches
SPREAD: 12 - 18 inches
LIGHT: Full Sun to Partial Shade, prefers afternoon shade
WATER: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil
IN BLOOM: Mid to Late Spring
HARDINESS: Zones 3-8
TYPE: Herbaceous perennial
Aquilegia canadensis 'Eastern Red'
Aquilegia canadensis 'Eastern Red'
Eastern Red Columbine is a graceful native perennial treasured for its nodding red and yellow bell-shaped flowers that bloom from mid to late spring. Its elegant blossoms provide an early and dependable nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators, making it one of the most valuable native wildflowers for wildlife gardens. Naturally found growing on woodland edges, rocky slopes, and open forests throughout eastern North America, this adaptable perennial brings both beauty and ecological value to the landscape.
Key Features
Key Features
Native wildflower of eastern North America
Elegant red and yellow nodding flowers
One of the earliest nectar sources for hummingbirds
Attracts native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
Beautiful blue-green, fern-like foliage
Readily naturalizes in suitable conditions
Deer and rabbit resistant
Ideal Uses
Ideal Uses
Native plant gardens
Pollinator gardens
Hummingbird gardens
Woodland gardens
Cottage gardens
Shaded perennial borders
Naturalized landscapes
Why I Grow It
Why I Grow It
I grow Eastern Red Columbine because it's one of the most beautiful and ecologically valuable native wildflowers available. Its graceful red and yellow flowers are among the first to welcome hummingbirds back each spring, while its adaptability makes it easy to incorporate into both formal gardens and natural landscapes. As someone who enjoys growing plants that support local wildlife, I believe Eastern Red Columbine perfectly represents the beauty and importance of gardening with native species. It brings lasting value to the garden long after its spring blooms have faded.
Care Tips:
Care Tips:
Plant in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Provide afternoon shade in hot summer climates to help maintain healthy foliage.
Water regularly during establishment, then only during extended dry periods.
Allow some plants to set seed if you would like them to naturalize throughout the garden.
Remove old foliage after flowering if it becomes tired-looking later in the summer.
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