Aquilegia canadensis
Columbine
This openly branching plant bears abundant red and yellow nodding flowers in spring. The distinctive flowers offer nectar for butterflies and hummingbirds for many weeks in spring. Columbine is found naturally on shaded limestone and dolomite bluffs and rocky woods throughout the Ozarks and can be grown in part sun to shade.
Additional Information:
Height 24- Inches
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Spread 12- Inches
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Bloom/Seasonal Color Red
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Grow in partial shade in average soil. Plants often self-sow.
Characteristics & Attributes
Critter Resistance
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Hydrologic Designation
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Nature Attracting
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Butterfly |
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Hummingbird |
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Season of Interest
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Mid (May-June) |
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Early (Feb-Apr) |
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Soil Moisture
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Special Uses
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Sun Exposure
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Full Sun |
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Medium Sun/Average Shade |
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USFS MO Ecological Map
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Wildlife Benefit
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