Red columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
Red columbine, also known as Wild columbine, American columbine
The Eastern Red Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), a relative of the buttercup, flourishes in the woodlands and rocky mountainous areas of eastern North America. Also known as wild columbine, it thrives in well-drained soils and is a favorite in cottage and hummingbird gardens. Its vibrant red and yellow blossoms are particularly attractive to hummingbirds.
Key Facts About Red columbine
Attributes of Red columbine
Lifespan
Perennial, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
15 cm to 90 cm
Spread
45 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
1.3 cm to 2.5 cm
Flower Color
Yellow Red Pink
Scientific Classification of Red columbine
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Buttercup
Genus
Columbine
Species
Red columbine
Toxicity
direct skin contact with damaged leaves and stems