Little Lanterns Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'
SKU
05908
Showy blooms of red and yellow will brighten mixed borders and woodland settings. Versatile, highly adaptable and easy to grow. Hummingbird and butterfly friendly! May gently self-sow to produce new offspring. An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | a-kwi-LEE-jee-a kan-a-DEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 9 to 12 in. tall and wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Woodland Garden, Cutting Garden, Dry Shade |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, North American Native Selection, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
Adaptable to most soil types. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Hard prune to the ground at the end of the season.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-8
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant