Height - Medium Aquilegia canadensis

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Aquilegia canadensis

*Wild Columbine*

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Soil: Moist, Mesic(Medium) to Dry
Sun: Full-Shade
Height: 1-3'
Color: Red
Blooms: May-June
Flowers: The nodding 1-2" flowers have 5 yellow sepals, 5 upward spurred scarlet petals, and numerous stamens.
Leaves: The leaves are 4-6" wide and divided into 9-27 3-lobed leaflets.

Suggested Uses:

Is a very tolerant plant of many different site situations. Columbine attracts hummingbirds and is great for a woodland or semi-shaded garden. Enjoys dry rocky slopes! Plants will reseed!

Interesting Facts

Other Uses: The deep nectar tubes (which are often broken off and sucked by children) are attractive to hummingbirds.
More Info: Crushed or chewed seeds were used as a perfume by Native Americans.
Folklore: It was once considered our national wildflower because the seed pods resemble the eagle's talons.
Name: The common name comes from Columba meaning "dove" in Latin, while the scientific name "Aquilegia" means eagle.
Other Names: Honeysuckle

USDA PLANTS Database profile page

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.25
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$7.95

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