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Canada columbine is extremely easy to grow and maintain. When I planted some other wildflowers I found growing in a ditch, the Canada columbine roots must have been there as well, and so they began growing in my garden. As a wild form of columbine that is native to North America in a wide distribution, it can be easily found and grown just about anywhere, although it prefers soil in rocky banks in woodland areas. It is extremely hardy and cold tolerant, and does not become invasive. The only drawback is its short flowering period from May to June. If you want a carefree, easy to grow, and frost hardy flower, look no further than Canada columbine.

Please note that the Zones listed above are USDA Hardiness Zones and are only given as a rough indication of whether a plant will grow and thrive in your area. Temperature variations and unusual weather conditions can affect plant survival. To assist plant survival during the winter, you may wish to place mulch over the areas in question or plant the flowers in an area away from walls or cement. Additionally, digging up bulbs and roots to overwinter indoors may be preferrable to keeping them in the ground.