Native Eastern Wild columbine, Aquilegia Canadensis Eastern Wild Columbine, native to the Mid-Atlantic region is a beautiful and useful plant indeed! This is the true native, not the cultivar, grown from sustainably collected seed. The plant will come to you in a 3.5 inch pot. Soak thoroughly before planting. Water regularly until established. Description: This columbine boasts red tubular flowers with a yellow center hanging from its stalk. A very dainty plant, they seem to jiggle in the breeze. The delicate foliage is attractive as well. Culture: They grow in average soil with average moisture in sun to partial shade. Bloom time is late spring to early summer and they are hardy to zone 3. Companion plants: Canada Anemone, Bluebells, Foamflower Wildlife benefit: This is a natural source of nectar for the Ruby-throated hummingbird, in fact it is the first plant they look for on their northern migration each spring. Its rich nectar will also attract butterflies as well. Eco-friendly grower All of my plants are grown using earth friendly techniques, from seed collection to watering with rainwater. Pots are 100% recylced, some are re-used containers, others are made from recycled plastics. Plants are fed with PLANT-TONE by Espoma, an organic fertilizer and/or worm castings. I grow plants that can replace those lost to development in order to help sustain wildlife that depend on them. You can be assured that you are not getting plants from the wild, which is unethical and further contributes to habitat loss. ***Check my other listings. I am adding more wildlife-friendly native perennials everyday*** Payment, shipping and handling policies We gladly accept PAYPAL, GOOGLE CHECKOUT, and POSTAL MONEY ORDERS. Additional plants ship for just $1.00 each. Shipping price also includes the price of transportation as well as packing materials as plants must be well packed to withstand shipping. Prior to shipment, all plants will be inspected, pruned, labeled, individually wrapped and banded, then placed securely in their box. This is done to ensure you receive quality plants. They will then be shipped via Priority mail on the Monday or Tuesday after payment is received. This is done to ensure they arrive quickly and safely. Large orders may be sent FedEx. We reserve the right to hold shipments in extreme weather until plants can travel safely. For local customers who wish to pick up their order to save on shipping, please email us before ordering. Native plant range and our shipping (PLEASE READ) Most of our plants are also found native to the Midwest, however that is generally the extent of their range. In an effort to keep our native plants native to their natural range, we do not ship west of the Great Plain States. This includes Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii. If you live in these states, please do not order. Should there be any problems with your order, please notify us within 48 hours of receipt. Sometimes, despite our best care, plant can get dehydrated in transit. This is usually easily remedied, by soaking the plant in a shallow dish of water in a shady location for 1 -2 hours.