Columbine Seeds produce perennial plants known for their delicate, bell-shaped flowers with spurred petals and fern-like foliage. These clump-forming plants thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Columbines are suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes. They attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds and provide seasonal spring blooms and ornamental interest in temperate climates.
Features
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Clump-forming perennial growth habit
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Produces bell-shaped flowers with spurred petals
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Suitable for garden borders, rock gardens, and naturalized landscapes
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Thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil
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Attracts pollinators including bees and hummingbirds
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Adds spring color and ornamental interest
Specifications
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Scientific name: Aquilegia spp.
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Common name (US): Columbine
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Seed type / variety: Perennial flowering variety
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Growth habit: Clump-forming perennial
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USDA zones: 3 to 8
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Planting season: Spring
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Growing season: Spring through early summer
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Sowing Season: Early spring
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Sowing season months: March to May
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Germination time and conditions: 14 to 28 days at 65 to 70 F; light stratification may improve germination
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
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Mature plant size: 12 to 36 inches tall; 12 to 18 inches spread
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Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart