This is the all-red selection from the famous McKana columbine group. Like the Russell Lupines and other definitive groups of perennials, the McKana Columbines have never been surpassed. With clear, bright-colored flowers, these are sizable plants, growing up to 30 or more. Their show in the garden can be truly spectacular. These famous flowers were bred by combining both the North American native columbines with others from abroad. The McKanas also include some of the unique fully-double hybrids.
The Wild Columbines Many people think columbines are the loveliest flowers of all, and they are certainly important in the wildflower world. Many important species are North American natives. Everyone in the Northeast loves the Wild Eastern Columbine, the beautiful smallish red one, Aquilegia canadensis, and of course, everyone in the Rockies loves the State Flower of Colorado, the large, blue Colorado Columbine, A. caerulea. There are important species native to Europe and Japan as well.
More Information| SKU | AM014403 |
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| Item Package Size | Plant - 3" Pot |
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| Common Name | Crimson Star Columbine |
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| Botanical Name | Aquilegia Crimson Star |
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| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
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| Flower Color | Red |
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| Flower Size | 1-2" flowers |
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| Mature Height | 24-30" tall |
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| Estimated Mature Spread | 18-24" wide |
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| Growth Rate | Medium |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
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| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
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| Ships As | Potted Plant |
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| Foliage | Compact mound of fern-like green foliage. |
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| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Moist/Wet Soil, Acidic Soil |
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| Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
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| Advantages | Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Plants For Small Spaces |
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| Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
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| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
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| Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Poisonous if ingested. |
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| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
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