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Aquilegia canadensis
Perhaps you’ve stumbled across this plant on a shady, rocky outcropping in the woods, or glimpsed a red blur out of the corner of your eye as you drive on the Taconic Parkway… either way, Wild Columbine’s red display in spring never ceases to amaze. Wild Columbine can tolerate dry, sandy, and shallow conditions, and might even prefer it that way! The deep nectaries in the long, bell-shaped flowers are favored among many pollinators. A perennial that also readily self-seeds, Wild Columbine will grace your shade garden for seasons to come. Larval host for the Columbine Duskywing Moth.
Zone: 3-8 (Map)
Habitat: Prefers part shade and rocky soils, however is quite adaptable
Growth: 1-2 ft tall
Wild Columbine’s showy red and yellow flowers in spring are a sight to behold, and a favorite among hummingbirds and long-tongued insects.
$16.00
Wild Columbine’s showy red and yellow flowers in spring are a sight to behold, and a favorite among hummingbirds and long-tongued insects.
$16.00
Aquilegia canadensis
Perhaps you’ve stumbled across this plant on a shady, rocky outcropping in the woods, or glimpsed a red blur out of the corner of your eye as you drive on the Taconic Parkway… either way, Wild Columbine’s red display in spring never ceases to amaze. Wild Columbine can tolerate dry, sandy, and shallow conditions, and might even prefer it that way! The deep nectaries in the long, bell-shaped flowers are favored among many pollinators. A perennial that also readily self-seeds, Wild Columbine will grace your shade garden for seasons to come. Larval host for the Columbine Duskywing Moth.
Zone: 3-8 (Map)
Habitat: Prefers part shade and rocky soils, however is quite adaptable
Growth: 1-2 ft tall
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