Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

• 2.5” plug

• Light:  Full, Partial, Shade

• Height: 2 feet

• Spacing: 10-17”

• Bloom time: April, May, June

• Bloom color: Red

• Soil type: Loam, Sand

• Soil moisture: Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry

• Deer resistant: Yes

• Perennial

• Zone: 3-8

Ecological benefits: Hummingbirds, butterflies, sphinx moths, and bees; Larval host for Columbine Duskywing butterfly

Landscaping tips: Perennial beds and borders, rock gardens. Can tolerate pine tree areas. Does not spread aggressively.