Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' ~ Little Lanterns Columbine hummingbird The large mildly fragrant red

The large mildly fragrant red double flowers bloom mid spring attracting butterflies

The flowers are dense and showy

IMAGE: Photo by Matt Lavin

(3) Eric Hunt

Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' ~ Little Lanterns Columbine hummingbird The large mildly fragrant redLittle Lanterns Columbine is a compact native wildflower perennial with delicate medium green biternate foliage. Distinctive small drooping bright red bell like flowers with white highlights bloom in spring attracting hummingbirds. Removing stems after flowering may encourage another bloom. Flowers best in filtered sun and rich well drained soils. The canadensis species has good resistance to leaf miner. Type: Perennial Origins: Eastern N. America, GA