Eastern Red Columbine plant profile
Aquilegia canadensis
A perennial flower for partial sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Eastern Red Columbine
Eastern red columbine is a spring-blooming native perennial (NC State: flowers March to May). Set out plants or divisions in spring or fall; it self-seeds freely once established, and new seedlings bloom their second year.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
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Growing conditions
- Sun
- Partial sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a to 8bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
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Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Aquilegia canadensis (Eastern Red Columbine)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.