Aquilegia canadensis, Eastern Columbine, Organically Grown Native Perennial Plugs, Ships 6-17 or later

$7.50

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Aquilegia canadensis, Eastern Columbine, Organically Grown Native Perennial Plugs, Native Wildflowers, Native Pollinator Support Plants

There is a  required minimum purchase of 5 individual plant plugs for this species.  There are 50 individual plant plugs of this species in a tray.

Wholesale pricing is based on quantity. The cost PER individual plant is:

5 or more $7.50 each
25 or more $3.50 each
50 or more $1.65 each
300 or more $1.50 each

1,000 or more Call

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There is a minimum order total of $150.00.

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There are NO EXCEPTIONS.

Description

Aquilegia canadensis, Eastern Columbine, Organically Grown Native Perennial Plugs, Native Wildflowers, Native Pollinator Support Plants

Attractive Flowers:
Average – Dry soil:
Average to moist soil:
Average well drained soil:
Beneficial Insects:
Butterflies:
Drought Tolerant:
Drought tolerant:
Dry-Moist Soil:
Erosion Control:
FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands:
FACU – Usually occur in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands:
Fragrant:
Full – Part Sun (6+ hours of sun):
Groundcover:
Herbaceous plant:
High Wildlife Value:
Hummingbirds:
Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay:
Moist Soil:
Native to Coastal Regions:
Native To Mountain Regions:
Native to Piedmont Regions:
Perennial:
Pollinator support:
Songbirds:
Threatened / Endangered:
Wildflower:
Full Sun:
Botanic Name (s): Aquilegia canadensis

Common Name(s): Easter columbine, red columbine, wild columbine

Mature height :.5-3ft

Mature spread:1-2ft

Flower Color:Orange, yellow red

Bloom Time:April-July

Fruit:capsule

Sun Exposure: Full Sun Part Sun

Soil moisture: Dry Average Moist

Soil Ph:

Soil Type:

Loamy Soil- mostly silt, sand, some clay

Native Habitat: Rich rocky woods, slopes, cliffe, ledges, pastures

Notes: Commonly cultivated, one of the first blooms sought by migrating pollinators including hummingbirds

Fragrant Groundcover Erosion Control

High Wildlife Value: Beneficial Insects Butterflies Hummingbirds Songbirds

FAC- Occur in wetlands and non-wetlands

FACU – Usually occur in non-wetlands, but may occur in wetlands

Native to Coastal Regions

Native To Mountain Regions

Native to Piedmont Regions

Threatened / Endangered: Florida

Native Perennial/Wildflower

Native Americans used it crushed seeds as a love charm, to create men’s perfume, and for a variety of medicinal purposes. The crushed seeds and roots of the columbine were also used to treat ailments ranging from headaches and heart trouble, to sore throats.

Benefit
Use Ornamental: Valued as a shade-loving perennial with attractive foliage and eye-catching blooms. Also does well as a saucerless pot plant.
Use Wildlife: Blooms attract hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and hawk moths. Seeds consumed by finches and buntings.
Use Other: Native American men reputedly rubbed crushed seeds on themselves to attract amorous attention.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Interesting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Birds , Butterflies , Hummingbirds
Nectar Source: yes
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Columbine Duskywing
(Erynnis lucilius)

Larval Host
Learn more at BAMONA

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