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Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

Little Lanterns Canadian columbine or Little Lanterns dwarf wild columbine

Replacing Canyon Vista as our compact red-stemmed selection, Little Lanterns is short in stature, but free with flowers. Numerous pendant flowers in shades of red and yellow cover the plant in late spring. This selection resolves a few grievances that some have expressed about Aquilegia canadensis by having consistantly shorter stature and more intense color than the species.


Height

12-18 Inches

Spread

1 Feet

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Columbine thrives in part to full sun, in any well-drained soil. Plants tolerate full sun if temperatures are cool, but they prefer partial shade. They may go dormant in mid summer if stressed by heat or drought, but will emerge again in late winter. Plants reseed readily and plantings may double in size in two years.

Characteristics & Attributes

Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Growth Rate
Medium
Nature Attraction
Hummingbirds
Exposure
Shade
Part Sun
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Early Spring
Attributes
Moist Shade
Dry Shade
Wildflower Garden
Native to Northeast
Mass Planting
Native to US
Soil Moisture Needs
Average
Moist
Dry