Aquilegia
canadensis
Little Lanterns
Columbine
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Type:
Perennials
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Height:
Short 10" (Plant 10-12" apart)
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Bloom Time:
Spring to Summer
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Sun-Shade:
Full Sun to Mostly Shady
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Zones:
3-8
Find Your Zone
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Soil Condition:
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Flower Color / Accent:
Red /
Yellow
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Many brilliant red flowers resembling dangling lanterns with soft yellow glowing flames that sway in the breeze. Foliage is grey-green and shorter in stature than the straight species. Aquilegia Little Lanterns grows only 10" tall and would work well along a pathway or in front of the border.
Features to Note:
- Deer Resistant
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Good for Cut Flowers
- Blooms for 4 weeks or more
- For a sunny spot
- For a shady spot
General Information:
Aquilegia are as much a part of spring as daffodils. Some have long spurs that project out behind the blossoms-others are spur-less with double blossoms. All self-sow without being annoying. Will yield interesting hybrids if others are close by to cross pollinate.
Plant Care:
Little care needed. Leave fall basal growth to over-winter. Divide in summer if desired, not usually required since plant self seeds. If you want to prevent seeding and cross pollinating, remove spent flowering stems. Aging or damaged foliage can be completely cut back to level of new growth.
