Canadian columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) is an airy perennial with ternate dark green leaves and many nodding flowers from mid-spring to mid-summer. Scarlet flowers have yellow, downward-pointing sepals. Self-seeds, attracts hummingbirds, U.S. native.
Sow seed in cold frame in spring. Can divide cultivars in spring but plants respond slowly to root disturbance. Powdery mildew, rust, fungal leaf spots, aphids, leaf miners, caterpillars.
| Height | 1–3 ft. |
| Spread | 6–12 in. |
| Light | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Moisture | Dry to Medium |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Features | Attracts bees, attracts hummingbirds, native, self-seeds |
| Bloom Time | Spring, Summer |
| Flower Color | Red, Yellow |
| Uses | Beds, Borders |
| Style | Rock Garden |
| Type | Perennials |
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