Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’
Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’ is short in stature but free-flowering with red and yellow flowers popular with hummingbirds.
Description:
Aquilegia canadensis ‘Little Lanterns’ is a selection from the eastern counterpart to our BC native A. formosa. It is short in stature but free-flowering with tons of pendant flowers in shades of red and yellow that cover the plant in late spring. This selection is consistently shorter in stature and more intense in colour than the species making it a better garden plant. Popular with hummingbirds. Tolerant of dry shade. Photo: Wikipedia.
Common Name: Canadian Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist woodlands, forest edges.
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Geogrpahical Origin: Americas - North America
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