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| Identification |
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Genus
Aquilegia
Species
canadensis
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Canadian columbine
wild columbine
Family
RANUNCULACEAE
Specimen number
S11858
Data source
HtZn p77;HumGrdn p58;Frgnt p276;Xeri p284
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
1'
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Loam
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 05-06
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Aquilegia canadensis has flowers that hummingbirds love to feed on. The seeds of Wild columbine (also known as Canadian columbine) have a mildly perfume scented aroma. This plant can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. This plant does well in loamy soils. It does well in moist soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
perfumed seeds when crushed
Fragrance parts
Seeds
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Aquilegia canadensis is a wildflower and most likely originates from Eastern Canada to Florida.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Aquilegia canadensis is a perennial. Flowers: Wild columbine (locally known in some parts as Canadian columbine) has nodding flowers with red spurs and yellow centers. Most often the flowers occur in either yellow or red with prominent red and orange accents.
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