Aquilegia canadensis (Red Columbine)

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Red Columbine is a lovely, compact perennial with graceful red blooms.  It readily hybridizes with the yellow columbine, often presenting yellow and red combinations in the flowers. It is a woodland plant that prefers part shade exposure, although it is somewhat adaptable. It should not be planted in full sun though.

Red Columbine likes moisture but must be in well-drained soil. They do better in soils that are not too rich. Blooms attract hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and hawk moths. Seeds are eaten by finches and buntings. 

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Low, medium
Sun exposure Part shade to shade
Bloom color Red, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Mature height 1-2 ft
Mature spread 1-1.5 ft
Attracts Butterflies, birds, hummingbirds, moths
Host plant Columbine duskywing

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)