Add natural beauty and pollinator power to your garden with Aquilegia canadensis (Native Columbine)—a North American wildflower known for its graceful red and yellow blooms and ability to thrive in shade.

This easy-care perennial is ideal for native plant gardens, woodland landscapes, and hummingbird habitats.

Why Gardeners Love Native Columbine

• Unique red and yellow nodding flowers
• A magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
• True North American native plant
• Thrives in partial shade and woodland settings
• Easily self-seeds for naturalized gardens

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Aquilegia canadensis
• Common Name: Native Columbine, Wild Columbine
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Height: 1–3 feet
• Spread: 1–1.5 feet
• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer
• Light: Partial shade to full sun (prefers afternoon shade)
• Water: Moderate
• Zones: 3–8

Perfect For

• Native plant gardens
• Pollinator and hummingbird gardens
• Woodland and shade gardens
• Cottage gardens and wildflower meadows
• Naturalized landscapes

Care Tips

• Plant in well-draining soil with moderate moisture
• Best performance in partial shade
• Deadhead to extend blooms or allow self-seeding
• Low maintenance once established
• Great for naturalizing over time