Aquilegia canadensis

Common Columbine, Wild Columbine, Wild Red Columbine, Meeting Houses

Family: Ranunculaceae Crowfoot


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Mid Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, container, foundation, massing, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing