Eastern Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

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Design anchor · Dry shade gardens Growing conditions Sun: Part shade to shade Site: Average, well-drained (tolerates some drought once established) Plant details Size: ~1–3 ft tall x 1-2 ft wide Bloom time: Mid to late spring Deer resistant: Yes Why we love it Red and yellow tubular flowers look like dancing ballerinas in the wind Blooms early, from April into May, when little else is in flower Blue-green foliage looks good well beyond bloom Readily self-seeds to gently fill in open spaces Why wildlife loves it One of the earliest nectar sources for migrating hummingbirds Host plant for the Columbine Duskywing butterfly Birds eat the seeds Fun to see Hummingbirds hovering as they feed will flap their wings 50 times per second Show more