Eastern columbine has hanging red and yellow flowers that bring spring colour and attract hummingbirds to lightly shaded planting.
- Height
- 30–92 cm / 1–3 ft
- Spread
- 30–46 cm / 1–1.5 ft
- Light
- Full sun / Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Dry / Moist, well-drained
- Flowering
- Spring
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Maintenance
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3a–8b
Planting
Plant in partial shade with moist soil rich in organic matter. More sun is possible where moisture is reliable; woodland edges and shaded borders suit its loose habit.
Care
Cut tired foliage to ground level when it deteriorates. It seeds freely, with young plants normally flowering in their second year, so leave space for a changing colony.
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Sources & photo credit
Plant reference: NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Content checked . Flowering seasons vary with local climate; USDA zones describe winter cold tolerance.
- Eastern columbine: Cathy Dewitt · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- 'Dilys' geranium: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- Adam's needle yucca: Carl Lewis · CC BY 2.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.
- American alumroot: Behnke Nurseries, Inc. · CC BY 4.0. Resized, converted to WebP and cropped for display.