A charming spring wildflower with distinctive nodding red and yellow flowers featuring long spurs. The attractive fern-like foliage remains handsome throughout summer.

Native range: Eastern North America from Nova Scotia to Saskatchewan, south to Florida and extending west to the Great Plains

Size: 1-3 feet tall, 12-18 inches wide, space 12-18 inches apart

Growing conditions: Partial shade to full sun with adequate moisture, well-drained soil. Tolerates wide range of soil types

Bloom period: Late spring to early summer (May-June), lasting about one month

Wildlife value: Critical nectar source for ruby-throated hummingbirds; attracts bumblebees, butterflies, and hawk moths. Larval host for Columbine Duskywing butterfly

Garden benefits: Self-seeds prolifically, deer resistant, good disease resistance, excellent for shade gardens, low maintenance once established