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Asian bleeding heart and Western columbine: growing conditions and wildlife benefits.

COMMON CHOICE Asian bleeding heart Lamprocapnos spectabilis	NATIVE ALTERNATIVE Western columbine Aquilegia formosa
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Native range
Siberia, northern China, Korea, and Japan	S. Alaska to N. U.S.A.See state guides
Sunlight
Part to full shade	Part sun & shade
Soil moisture
Moist, well-drained soil	Average moisture / Dry soil
Mature height
2–3 ft	2–3 ft
Mature spread
1–3 ft	Spread not specified
USDA hardiness zones
3–9	Choose nursery stock suited to local winters.
Season of interest
Spring	Summer flowers
Garden & wildlife value
Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.	Native red-and-yellow flowers feed hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
Growing notes
Arching spring flowers rise above soft foliage, which often goes dormant in summer heat.	Tolerates sun or shade and self-seeds; use nursery-grown plants suited to your local climate.
Growing information	Growing information Native range: Kew

Sizes describe the species; individual cultivars can differ.