Aquilegia canadensis – Wild Columbine Plug
Red & Yellow Blooms | Spring Beauty for Sun or Shade
Add graceful movement and early-season color to your garden with Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), a native perennial beloved by hummingbirds and gardeners alike. This 2” x 5” planting plug may be small now, but it will grow into a charming spring bloomer with nodding red and yellow flowers that sway on delicate stems.
🌿 At a Glance:
- Bloom Time: April–June
- Height at Maturity: 1–3 feet
- Sunlight: Full sun to full shade
- Soil Moisture: Dry to medium
- Pollinator Magnet: Loved by hummingbirds and native bees
🛠️ Planting Notes:
- Thrives in a range of light conditions—from woodland shade to sunny borders
- Tolerates dry soils once established
- Best planted in spring or fall; may take 1–2 seasons to bloom fully from plug size
- Pair with woodland natives like ferns, phlox, or wild geraniums for a natural look
This low-maintenance beauty is perfect for native plant gardens, shady spots, or pollinator patches—and it will self-sow gently over time to create an even more magical effect.
✨ Start small. Grow wild. Add Wild Columbine to your garden today!
Ordering & Pickup Information
You can pre-order this plant online or purchase it in person during the Roberts PTO Native Plant Sale.
Online orders will be available for pickup at any of the following sale events:
- Thursday, May 30 – 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
- Friday, May 31 – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Saturday, June 1 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Pickup will take place at Roberts Elementary.
🌿 Native Plant Plugs – Affordable, Resilient, and Ready to Grow
2” wide x 5” deep plugs
Bring your landscape to life with native plants grown from seed in deep-rooted plugs. These young perennials may be small now, but they’re packed with potential—designed to establish quickly, support pollinators, and thrive in your local conditions.
🌱 Why Choose Plugs?
If you’re used to picking up gallon-size nursery pots, plugs may feel small—but here’s why they’re a smart investment:
- Stronger roots, less stress: Our deep 5″ plugs grow roots down, not around, so they take off fast when planted.
- Budget-friendly: Ideal for covering large areas or starting a garden on a budget.
- Locally adapted: These native plants are grown from seed and hardened off outdoors, so they’re ready to handle your climate.
⏳ What to Expect
Patience pays off! These are first-year perennials, so most will focus on root growth in year one, with blooming and full performance by year two or three—depending on the species and growing conditions.
You may see a few flowers in the first season, but the real show starts next year. Think of this as an investment in a long-lasting, low-maintenance landscape.
🛠️ Planting & Care
- Prepare the soil: Remove weeds and loosen soil before planting.
- Plant deep: Bury the full plug so the crown is level with the soil.
- Water well: Keep moist for the first few weeks to help roots establish.
- Mulch lightly: Great for moisture retention and weed suppression—just keep mulch off the stem.
🌼 Designed for Pollinators. Built to Last.
Whether you’re starting a meadow, filling a border, or restoring habitat, native plugs are the best way to build beauty that supports bees, butterflies, and birds—from the ground up.
