Red Columbine - Aquilegia canadensis

Native to all New England States, Perennial(short lived, although self seeds well, may not bloom the first year) it is an early spring bloomer April-June (dead head to extend bloom and prevent self seeding). The attractive foliage will mound and stay throughout the summer. With its coral red & cream yellow blooms it is breathtaking.  One of my favorites.  Self seeds well.

Prefers: Light Sun,, Part Su/Shade, Medium Wet-Dry Soil with good drainage, Grows to 2' High  (if soil is too wet it will shorten its lifespan).

Benefits: Attracts many pollinators-Hummingbirds(it blooms just in time for their spring arrival, as well as bees,  and butterflies

Larval Host Plant: to the Columbine Dusky Wing 

Companion Plants:

Pussy Toes

Pennsylvania Sedge

Indian Grass

Sundial Lupine

Ohio Spiderwort

After 6/29 these will not be available again until Oct for fall planting of spring bloomers

Common Blue-Eyed Grass, Indian Grass, Sundial Lupine, Ohio Spiderwort, Pennsylvania Sedge, Pussytoes