The native wild species of the well known genus, with red flowers! Adaptable, readily forms colonies, and a favorite of hummingbirds- columbine makes a gracile addition to many native beds!

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade, Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Loam, Rocky, Sandy

Height: 1'-3'

Bloom Color: Red/Yellow

Bloom Time: May-Jun

Root Type: Fibrous

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees and hummingbirds. Hosts the columbine duskywing moth, borer moth, and a few leaf mining insects. Rarely browsed by mammals.