Perennial floral plant Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns'

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Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' Canadian columbine or dwarf wild columbine 'Little Lanterns' is short in stature, but free with flowers! Numerous pendant flowers of red and yellow cover the plant in late spring. This selection resolves a few grievances that some have expressed about Aquilegia canadensis by having consistantly shorter stature and more intense color than the species. Height 12-18 Inches Spread 12 Inches Spacing 10 Inches Bloom Color Red USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8 Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' Growing and Maintenance Tips Thrives in part to full sun in any well-drained soil. Plants tolerate full sun if temperatures are cool, but they prefer partial shade. They may go dormant in mid summer if stressed by heat or drought, but will emerge again in late winter. Plants reseed readily and plantings may double in size in two years.