Aquilegia canadensis
Common Columbine
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Common Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - Description
A. canadensis is native to Eastern North America. It grows to heights of 2 feet high and 1 to 1.5 feet wide. It bears flowers that are light pink/yellow to blood red/yellow from April to May. This makes a great impact in shady garden borders and for lighting up that dark corner of your yard. Resistance to deer and rabbits makes this a popular choice for woodland yards.
Common Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - Blooming
Columbines flower in Spring and early Summer, generally within May and June.
Common Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - Growth
Columbine are low maintenance plants.
Common Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - Planting
Plant seeds in well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 5.8. Radicles should germinate in 2-3 days. Often times with Aquilegia, the flowers are left to fruit and produce seeds to allow for self-seeding.
Common Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - Pest
Leaf miners can cause leaf damage. Over-watering can cause root rot and crown rot.
Common Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - Interesting facts
Aquilegia is a large genus with many species and varieties. The flowers are known for their nectar-bearing spurs although some species are spurless. All species attract hummingbirds. The species A. caerulea is the state flower of Colorado. The roots and shoots of Columbine are highly toxic, but Native Americans did garnish their food with very small amounts of it as a flavor enhancer and to treat ulcers. It said to taste sweet.
Common Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) - Soil and irrigation
Columbines are not fussy with soil type just as long as there is adequate drainage. The soil should be kept moist, but not totally saturated with water.
