Aquilegia canadensis

Aquilegia canadensis has wonderful nodding bright red flowers with prominent nectar-filled spurs and yellow centres.


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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

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Perennial

Bloom Time:  Spring

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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