Aquilegia canadensis

Eastern Columbine

One of the first flowers to bloom in the spring; nectar source for hummingbirds.

General Product Information

• Species:

  Eastern Columbine

• Species Type:

  Native

• Product Categories:

  Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows, Woodland Openings

• Habitat:

  Cliffs, rocky slopes, dry woods; usually calcareous.

• Life Cycle:

  Perennial

• Bloom Period:

  Spring/Summer

• Flower Color:

  Red

• Typical Height:

  3.6 ft

• pH:

  5.0 – 8.0

• Pollinator Value:

  Low

Indicator Regions

• Northcentral & Northeast:

  FACU

• Midwest

  FACU

• Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:

  FAC

• Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain

  FACU

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Tolerances

• Shade:

  Moderate

Seed Information

• Approximate seeds per lb:

  504,000

• Seeding rate per acre in a mix:

  Up to 0.25 lb

• Truax Seedbox:

  Fine

Included in mixes

• MD Coastal Plain UPL Meadow Mix
• MD Lower Midland UPL Meadow Mix
• MD Mountain UPL Meadow Mix
• Partially Shaded Area Roadside Mix