Based on 1,068 research-grade iNaturalist flowering observations in Minnesota, Red Columbine blooms mainly from May to June, peaking in May. It ranks #2 among wildflowers recorded in the state in our data.
Aquilegia canadensis
Red Columbine in Minnesota by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also in bloom in Minnesota in May
Bloodroot
Large White Trillium
Marsh Marigold
Wood Anemone
Narrowleaf Puccoon
Wild Geranium
Jack-in-the-Pulpit
Nodding Trillium
Places to look in Minnesota
National ForestChippewa National Forest
Botanical GardenUniversity of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
State ParkItasca State Park
State ParkJudge C. R. Magney State Park
National ForestSuperior National Forest
State ParkFlandrau State Park
FAQ
When does Red Columbine bloom in Minnesota?
Mainly May–June, with the most records in May.
How common is Red Columbine in Minnesota?
It ranks #2 by number of iNaturalist flowering observations among wildflowers in Minnesota (1,068 records in our sample).