Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern Wild Columbine)

Eastern Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

Height, Spread: 1-3 ft, 1-1.6 ft

Water/Soil: Moist, Occasionally Dry, Well-Drained

Light: Full Sun-Partial Shade (prefers partial shade)

Bloom: Spring, Red and yellow, showy

Native Range: Eastern USA

Qualities: Attractive to Pollinators, Bird Resource, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, NC Native

Notes: Herbaceous perennial wildflower commonly found in rocky woods in the eastern USA- found most frequently in the mountains in NC. Pollinated by Ruby-throated hummingbirds (Archilochus colubris) and birds eat its seeds. It is a great addition to woodlands, shady areas, or pollinator gardens.