Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern Red Columbine)

A Graceful Native for Shade and Pollinators

Add elegance and early-season color to your garden with Aquilegia canadensis, commonly known as Eastern Red Columbine. This charming native perennial is prized for its delicate nodding flowers and ability to thrive in woodland settings.

• Striking Blooms: Red and yellow, bell-shaped flowers appear in spring, creating a graceful, airy display above the foliage.

• Hummingbird Favorite: Nectar-rich flowers are especially attractive to hummingbirds, along with bees and other pollinators.

• Compact & Clumping: Reaches widths of 12–18 inches, making it ideal for woodland gardens, shaded borders, and naturalized plantings.

• Adaptable Native: Thrives in well-drained soils with partial shade but can tolerate full sun if moisture is available. Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8.

• Low-Maintenance & Self-Seeding: Easy to grow and often gently reseeds, creating natural drifts over time.

Perfect for woodland gardens, native plant beds, and pollinator habitats, Aquilegia canadensis offers delicate beauty and important early-season nectar for wildlife.