Wild Columbine provides a pop of red, which is an uncommon color in the garden. With red flowers comes its favor with hummingbirds, which frequently visit these flowers. This is a great option for the shade garden.
Pollinator Type
Bees, butterflies, caterpillars, hummingbirds
Plant Type
Herbaceous perennial
Zone
3 to 8
Height
1 to 3 ft.
Spread
1 to 3 ft.
Light
Shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun
Moisture Requirement
Medium Soil
Bloom Color
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Bloom Time
April, May, June
Design Considerations
Great in shade gardens, borders, or naturalized plantings. It is an earlier bloomer than many other plants. Tolerates full sun with adequate moisture.
Care and Maintenance
Can tolerate many soils as long as they are well-drained. Prefers light shade. After bloom, remove flower stems to prolong flower development. Good self-seeder. Often fades out of certain garden areas while self-seeding in others.
Pest and Diseases
Not typically affected by leaf miner. Deer and rabbit resistant.
Establishment and Propagation
Start from plugs or seed. Seeds need 60 days of cold stratification or can be planted in the fall.
Commercial Availability
Commonly available.
Alternative Plant Selections
Indian Pink
Native Status
Illinois native statewide.
Fall Color
Insignificant
Growth habit
Herbaceous plant that grows in clumps.
Number of Caterpillars that Use this as a Host Plant
