Botanical Name

Aquilegia canadensis

Commonly known as Wild Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis (Wild Columbine)
Perennial

Nodding red-and-yellow spurred flowers that hummingbirds love on a self-sowing native that naturalizes along woodland edges.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
Apr to Jun
USDA Zones
3-9
Sun
Full Sun or Part Sun or Part Shade
Water
Moderate - regular watering
Mature Height
2-3'
Bloom Colors
RedYellow
Native Species Pollinator Friendly Hummingbird Magnet Deer Resistant
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About This Name

Aquilegia canadensis is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Wild Columbine unambiguously. The genus Aquilegia places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Wild Columbine, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Aquilegia canadensis will give you the most precise results.