Exposure • Sun • Part sun • Shade

Nature Attraction • Hummingbirds

Season of Interest (Flowering) • Spring • Foliage

Bloom Color • Red

Attributes • Ground Cover • Rock Garden • Long Blooming • For Bird Lovers • Good Cut Flowers

Water Requirements • Water weekly during dry spells

Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

Dwarf Red Columbine

Dainty, nodding flowers are fiery red with a yellow corolla, resembling little lanterns. These native wildflowers are very versatile, and may be used in a sunny rock garden or border, or to naturalize lightly shaded areas.

Aquilegia (ak-wi-lee'-ji-ah)

Family: Ranunculaceae · Common Name: Columbine

Striking flowers highlight the early season garden. Beautiful at woodland's edge, in rock garden or perennial borders. Attracts hummingbirds and is an excellent cut flower.