Liking it a bit moist, this small columbine will grow in open or shady sites and does best near the coast. It can be grown in forest glades, rocky slopes, meadows, clearings and meadows. Both butterflies and hummingbirds like this delicate dangling plant. The outer petals are pale red and the inner petals are a soft yellow. As it is only 2′ tall, it could be used near the front edge of a border with foam flower and trillium.