Canada Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

Perennial Locally native Deer resistant Chelsea chop

Flower colour

Striking bicolour blooms with red spurs and yellow centres. The flowers hang downward like delicate bells.

Bloom time

Spring through mid summer

Height

12-24"

Light

Full sun to part shade

Moisture

Average to dry

Native to Ontario

Yes

Ecological benefit

Important early nectar source for hummingbirds and bees

Notes

A delicate woodland native famous for its intricate, lantern-like flowers and its unique relationship with hummingbirds. Great for rock gardens. Will self seed (not aggressively). Does well in dry shade.