Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Wild Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis

Wild Columbine
Wild Columbine
 
Features
Tubular flowers with long spurs. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils. 
 
Mature Height
2-3 Feet
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Red
 
 
Bloom Season
April - July
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

Leaf miner can attack this plant, but is usually less of a problem than it is on other species of columbine.

 
Additional Notes
This plant is usually found in open woods. Wild columbine can self seed readily.