Aquilegia canadensis
Eastern red columbine
Previous scientific name(s):Aquilegia australis : Aquilegia canadensis var. australis : Aquilegia canadensis var. coccinea : Aquilegia canadensis va
Moderate to high water requirements; full sun to partial shade. Perennial with nodding red and yellow flowers, blooms April to July on rocky, wooded or open slopes.
| Group | Dicot |
| US Native | Native |
| Life Form | Perennial |
| Plant Type | Forb |
| Active Growth Period | Spring Summer Fall |
| Bloom Season | Spring |
| Mature Height (feet) | 1 |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Fertility Needs | |
| Toxicity | |
| Fine Soil (adapted) | No |
| Medium Soil (adapted) | Yes |
| Coarse Soil (adapted) | No |
| Salinity Tolerance | |
| Shade Tolerance | Intermediate |
| Moisture Requirements | Medium |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Fire Tolerance | High |
| Seed Period Start | Summer |
| Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed / lb | 496000 |
| Seedling Vigor | |
| Palatable (browser) | Low |
| Palatable (grazer) | Low |