Columbine Seeds - Aquilegia Vulgaris

Columbine Seeds (Aquilegia Vulgaris) are well-loved for their unique, delicate blooms and graceful garden presence. Known for their nodding, spurred flowers, these seeds produce plants that thrive in a variety of garden settings, from borders to cottage gardens. Columbines are easy to grow, attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds, and add a touch of charm with their distinctive shapes and colors.

Features:

• Produces unique and attractive spurred flowers

• Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden

• Suitable for garden borders, beds, and cottage-style plantings

• Hardy and adaptable perennial

• Easy to grow and maintain

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Aquilegia Vulgaris

• Common Name (US): Columbine

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Height: 18 to 36 inches

• Spread: 12 to 18 inches

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil

• Watering: Moderate, prefers moist but well-drained soil

• Season of Interest: Late spring to early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors or start indoors

• Planting Season:

  • Indoors: Start seeds 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost (Feb–March depending on zone)

  • Outdoors: Sow directly in spring after frost danger has passed (April–May) or in fall for natural stratification (Sept–Oct)

• Bloom Time: Late spring through early summer

• Germination Time: 20 to 30 days

• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart