Red Columbine
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Also known as Eastern Red Columbine, Wild Red Columbine
The Texas native wildflower Aquilegia canadensis grows in rocky woods, slopes, ledges, and open areas throughout the state. The bell-like, 1-2 "red and yellow flowers have five distinctive red spurs and a mass of bushy yellow stamens. The delicate, biternate foliage is reminiscent of meadow rue (Thalictrum) and stays attractive throughout the summer as long as the soils are moist. The flowers attract hummingbirds quite well.
The genus name comes from the Latin word for eagle, which refers to the flower's five spurs, which are said to resemble an eagle's talon.
It can be grown quickly in full shade to part shade in average soil medium in texture and well-drained soil. The ground will tolerate various soil types as long as it is well-drained. It prefers rich, moist soils in light to moderate shade. It freely self-seeds and will naturalize to form large colonies in optimum growing conditions. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong attractive foliage appearance. When foliage depreciates, plants may be cut to the ground.
Larval Host Plant: Columbine Duskywing Butterfly (Erynnis lucilius), Columbine Borer Moth (Papaipema leucostigma)
Nectar Source Plant: Bumble Bees (Bombus spp.), Sweat Bees (Lasioglossum spp.), and Hummingbirds
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Height: 2’-3’
Spread 1’-1.5’
Bloom: April-May
Light: Part Shade, Dappled Shade, Full Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Origin: Eastern North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
