Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)

Perennial herb, 1-4' tall. Leaves: stem and basal leaves mostly 3-lobed, the lobes incised and with rounded tips.

Flowers are nodding, 1.6" long; 5 yellow petals with red spurs that contain the nectar; 5 red sepals; numerous yellow stamens form a column projecting well beyond the petals; completely yellow or salmon flowers are rarely found. 

Bloom time: March - May. 

Where found: usually dry woods, limestone bluffs, and limestone glades, but can tolerate moisture. Throughout the eastern U.S. In TN, from the Western Highland Rim eastward. Frequent.