Aquilegia canadensis Aquilegia canadensis, commonly known as Canada columbine, eastern red columbine or wild columbine, is a perennial herbaceous belonging to Ranunculaceae family. This woodland native has round stems bearing alternate, compound leaves with long petiole. The flowers are yellow with red sepals and 5 distinctive red spurs. The fruit is a follicle with black seeds. Datasheet Common NameCanada columbine / eastern red columbine / wild columbine Botanical nameAquilegia canadensis FamilyRanunculaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageDeciduousBasic ColourYellow - RedHeight0.3 -> 1 mHabitatwoodlands and rocky slopes Altitude2800 mBloom TimeApril -> JulyPlant TypeHerb, OrnamentalFruit TypeFollicledifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsWhole plantPlant UsesOrnamentalActive substancesTell us USDA Zone3 (-40), 4 (-35), 5 (-29), 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12)Sun ExposureSun, Part shadeSoil pHNeutralSoil MoistureFresh, MoistSoil Type Sandy, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Aquilegia canadensis Aquilegia canadensis Aquilegia canadensis