Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' ~ Little Lanterns Columbine blue-leaf Clusters of small greenish-white flowers

Clusters of small greenish-white flowers bloom in summer attracting bees before giving way to small attractive pink berries that mature in fall

vibrant blue-violet flower spikes and aromatic foliage

and scale are occasional problems

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Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' ~ Little Lanterns Columbine blue-leaf Clusters of small greenish-white flowersLittle 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