Aquilegia canadensis / Wild Columbine

A fiery-colored flower found on exposed bluffs and in rocky woods. Columbine’s intense crimson attracts hummingbirds, with which its intricate floral structure has co-evolved.

Adaptable in horticulture, will self-sow in exposed, well-drained soil. Host plant for the Columbine Duskywing.

Height: 1′ – 2′        Blooms: May – June

Habitat: Well-drained, sun to shade