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Wild Columbine

Aquilegia Canadensis

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Overview

Aquilegia canadensis, commonly known as Wild Columbine, is a perennial native to North America. It features distinct, nodding red and yellow flowers with backward-pointing spurs, blooming April to June. Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers partially shaded areas and well-draining soil. At maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread. Attracts hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators; ideal for woodland or naturalized gardens. Resistant to deer and drought.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 2–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — perennial for full or half; offering a naturalized aesthetic to the design, image 126
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — red and yellow flowers in the garden; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread, image 145Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — These blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a, image 160Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — These blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a, image 97Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Resistant to deer and drought; offering a naturalized aesthetic to the design, image 48Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Aquilegia canadensis, commonly known as Wild Columbine, is a perennial native to North America; at, image 43Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Its ability to self-seed under congenial conditions can ensure its presence for years to come; the Wild, image 122+185

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
2–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Ranunculaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — perennial for full or half; offering a naturalized aesthetic to the design, image 126
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — red and yellow flowers in the garden; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread, image 145
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — These blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a, image 160
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — These blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a, image 97
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Resistant to deer and drought; offering a naturalized aesthetic to the design, image 48
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Aquilegia canadensis, commonly known as Wild Columbine, is a perennial native to North America; at, image 43
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Its ability to self-seed under congenial conditions can ensure its presence for years to come; the Wild, image 122
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Resistant to deer and drought; offering a naturalized aesthetic to the design, image 69
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — At maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread, image 151
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — red and yellow flowers in the garden; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread, image 124
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Known for its adaptability; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread, image 73
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — It is also relatively deer resistant, making it a practical and enchanting addition to a client's, image 142
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Its ability to self-seed under congenial conditions can ensure its presence for years to come; the Wild, image 101
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 3-8, it prefers partially shaded areas and well-draining soil; offering a, image 66
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — red and yellow flowers in the garden; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread, image 82
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — offering a naturalized aesthetic to the design, image 39
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — perennial with red and yellow blooms; the Wild Columbine flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8, image 83
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Attracts hummingbirds and beneficial pollinators; ideal for woodland or naturalized gardens
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — the Wild Columbine flourishes in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8, image 116
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Known for its adaptability; at maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — making it an excellent mid-layer species in garden beds when designing for varied visual interest; offering, image 117
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — Resistant to deer and drought; offering a naturalized aesthetic to the design, image 111
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — At maturity, it stands 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread, image 172
Wild Columbine (Aquilegia Canadensis) — is a charming North American native perennial that is highly coveted in landscape design for its, image 113
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