Wild Columbine
(Aquilegia canadensis)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 1 - 3 ft
Spread: 1 - 1.5 ft
Flower Color: Red with Yellow
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - Jun)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Brown / Tan
Autumn Color: Insignificant / Purple
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Low / Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Red Columbine, Eastern Columbine
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Wild Columbine is a pollen and nectar source for many pollinators, particularly bees and hummingbirds. It is a larval host for the Columbine Duskywing and various moth species. Songbirds may eat the seeds.
Plants similar to Wild Columbine:
Dicentra eximia - Wild Bleedingheart
Geranium maculatum - Wild Geranium