perennial · design plant record

Aquilegia canadensis

Wild columbine

Nodding spring flowers above a light foliage layer.

Photographs show the source plant or captioned cultivar, season and setting. They do not document one of our illustrative garden layouts as a built project.

Height at maturity

0.3–0.91 m (1–3 ft)

Spread at maturity

0.3–0.46 m (1–1.5 ft)

Light

Sun / Part shade

Moisture

Drier soil after establishment / Moist, draining soil

Source-reported USDA zones

3–8 · verify subzone and cultivar

Principal seasonal role

Spring

Fit it to the site

Rich, draining woodland soil; more sun requires more moisture.

Spring display does not provide continuous summer flowers; verify the species rather than a garden hybrid.

Keep the care in the decision

Remove deteriorating foliage when necessary and decide where self-sown seedlings are useful.

Origin & safety checks

North America. Confirm local native range and restrictions.

Toxicity and pet safety are not assessed here. An ornamental record is not an edible-use recommendation.

Check current invasive restrictions with your local plant-health or extension authority. For pets, use the exact botanical name in a veterinary toxicity reference; for potential ingestion or exposure, get appropriate professional advice rather than relying on a design guide.