How to grow Canadian Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

Grows well in sun or partial shade. Average to moist, well-drained soil. Water well until plants are established. Lime may need to be added to acidic soil.

Forms a taproot, so it will take transplant when young, but doesn’t care for it when older. They tend to get a bit ragged as the season goes on, and depending on the weather may go dormant/die back.

Seed Saving Canadian columbine

Small window of opportunity – they develop in a part of the plant that will flip down to the ground when they are ready – so learn to recognize when they are about to flip. Dry and keep.

How long does Canadian columbine take to grow?

These estimates for how long Canadian columbine takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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When should I plant Canadian columbine?

Our when to plant Canadian columbine estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Canadian columbine before or after your last frost date.
56 days before Last Frost Date

Canadian columbine Folklore & Trivia

It is reported that Native Americans rubbed the crushed seeds on the hands of men as a love charm.(1)

Other names for Canadian columbine

Columbine, Eastern Columbine, Dwarf wild columbine

Aquilegia australis, Aquilegia phoenicantha, Aquilegia latiuscula, Aquilegia coccinea, Aquilegia canadensis var. coccinea, Aquilegia canadensis var. latiuscula, Aquilegia canadensis var. eminens

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