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Wild Red Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis
PerennialWild Red Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis
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Light
Part – Full Shade
Water
Dry – Moist
Soil
Any
Size
1-3'
Bloom
Red & Yellow, Apr–Jul
Why Grow It
Deer Resistant
Great for gardens without fencing
Self-Seeding
Returns each year from dropped seeds
Caterpillar Host
Feeds caterpillars of native moths & butterflies
Did You Know?
The red and yellow flowers are perfectly shaped for hummingbird bills — each spur holds a drop of nectar.
Self-seeds freely in the garden, and seedlings may produce new color variations.
Native Americans used tiny amounts of crushed seeds as a love charm and perfume.
Wildlife Value
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Hummingbird Favorite
One of the first nectar sources for Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in spring
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Long-Tongued Bees
Bumblebees and mason bees visit for nectar and pollen
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Butterfly Nectar
Swallowtails and skippers feed from the tubular flowers
Good Companions
🌿 Wild Ginger
🌸 Foam Flower
🍃 Maidenhair Fern
🌼 Wild Blue Phlox
Planting Guide
- Plant in part shade with well-drained soil — it likes woodland edges
- Scatter seeds in fall for spring germination, or transplant in early spring
- Let spent flowers go to seed for natural self-sowing each year
Plant Details
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