Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' (Columbine, Canada columbine)

Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' Photo/Illustration: Allan Armitage



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett' ak-will-EE-zsah kan-ah-DEN-sis Common Name: Columbine, Canada columbine Genus: Aquilegia
This airy perennial has delicate dark-green leaves and many nodding, light-yellow flowers from mid-spring to midsummer. 
Noteworthy characteristics: Not as robust as the species and won't reseed as heavily. U.S. native.
Care: Grow in full sun to part shade and moist but well-drained soil. It is tolerant of most soils, but prefers rich, moist ones and part shade.
Propagation: Sow seed in a cold frame in spring. Can divide cultivars in spring but plants respond slowly to root disturbance.
Problems: Powdery mildew, rust, fungal leaf spots. Aphids, leaf miners, and caterpillars.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Part Shade Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Native; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Spring; Summer
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest

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