Aquilegia canadensis 'Corbett'

Wild Columbine

Versatile and easy to grow, 'Corbett' is a charming selection of our native Columbine with delicate light yellow flowers. More compact than the species, 'Corbett' is about a foot tall and heavily branched, sporting many flowers on a single plant. Though native to rocky woods and slopes, wild columbine thrives in average or even moist garden conditions. Hummingbirds love it! Self sows readily where happy.

Benefits

	Easy to grow
	Provides early spring color
	Self sows
	Great for pine shade
	Resists leaf miner

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows easily in full sun to part shade. Tolerates a wide range of soils except heavy, poorly drained ones. Will grow in rocky, dry soil in shaded areas and on slopes.

If foliage deteriorates, cut plants to the ground. Fresh new foliage will emerge and look good all season.

Collect dried seed pods and sow them where you want more plants or simply let the plants self-sow.

Height 12-15 Inches

Spread 10-12 Inches

Native Range Ledges, woods, and cliffs; Quebec to Manitoba south to Texas and Florida. USDA Distribution Map

Native Trivia Pollinated by hummingbirds, which may depend on Wild Columbine as an important source of early season nectar. An old-fashioned garden plant, wild columbine has been cultivated in Europe and America since the mid-1600s. Native Americans used infusions from different parts of the plant for a variety of ailments including a wash for poison-ivy. When pulverized, the seeds were rubbed on the hands by Native American men as a love charm.

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

"This is one of the first flowers to provide spring nectar for nectar-loving creatures like us butterflies."

Good Companions (Phlox stolonifera)

Characteristics & Attributes

Plan Sub Group • Low Perennials	Exposure • Sun • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade • Filtered Shade	Soil • Wide soil tolerance • Well-drained	Soil Moisture Preference • Moist • Average • Moist but well-drained
Attracts Wildlife • Butterflies • Hummingbirds	Bloom Time • Early Spring	Habitat Collection • Butterfly	Native Habitat • Forest
Foliage Color • Blue-green	Uses • Naturalizes • Border • Rock garden • Mass plant