Aquilegia canadensis 'Pink Lanterns'

Wild Columbine

A shorter version of the species, this pink-flowered form of Wild Columbine is delicate and lovely. The light pink color combines beautifully with other early and mid spring plants like Phlox divaricata and Iris cristata.

Benefits

	Attracts butterflies, bumblebees and hummingbirds
	One of the earliest wildflowers to bloom; 8 + weeks of bloom
	Thrives in sun or shade; will self sow and naturalize
	Great for pine shade
	Deer resistant
	Resists leaf miner

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows easily in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils except heavy, poorly drained ones. Will grow in rocky, dry soil in shaded areas and on slopes.

Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prevent the foliage from dying back. If foliage deteriorates, cut plants to the ground. Fresh new foliage will emerge and look good all season.

Collect dried seed pods and sow them where you want more plants or simply let the plants self-sow.

Native Range Ledges, woods, and cliffs; Quebec to Manitoba south to Texas and Florida. USDA Distribution Map

Native Trivia Aquilegia canadensis 'Pink Lanterns) was discovered by The Dyck Arboretum of the Plains in Hesston, Kansas (USA) and introduced by Jelitto in 2007

"Wild Columbine is an important supplier of early season nectar for butterflies. It's leaves are also the host for some larval stages."

Good Companions (Phlox divaricata), Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris cristata), Woodland Phlox (Phlox divaricata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Low Perennials	Exposure • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade • Filtered Shade • Sun	Soil • Acidic • Humus-rich • Wide soil tolerance • Well-drained	Soil Moisture Preference • Average • Moist but well-drained • Moist
Attracts Wildlife • Hummingbirds • Beneficial insects • Butterflies	Bloom Time • Early Spring	Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant	Habitat Collection • Butterfly
Native Habitat • Forest	Foliage Color • Blue-green	Uses • Naturalizes • Container • Rock garden • Mass plant • Border