Aquilegia Seeds - Flower Plant for Home Gardens

Aquilegia, commonly known as columbine and botanically classified as Aquilegia species, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its delicate, nodding flowers and airy growth habit. It develops clumps of soft, lobed foliage and produces distinctive spurred blooms in a range of colors during the spring and early summer. This plant adapts well to temperate climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Aquilegia is commonly used in borders, woodland gardens, and naturalized planting, where it establishes gradually from seeds and may self-seed under suitable conditions.

Features

• Herbaceous perennial with clump-forming growth
• Produces nodding, spurred flowers in mixed colors
• Suitable for borders and woodland gardens
• Adapted to temperate climates
• Can self-seed in favorable conditions

Specifications

• Scientific name: Aquilegia spp.
• Common name (US): Columbine
• Seed type / variety: Mixed colors
• Growth habit: Clump-forming perennial
• USDA zones: 3-9
• Planting season: Fall or early spring
• Growing season: Spring to early summer
• Sowing Season:
  • Fall: September to November
  • Early Spring: February to March
• Germination time and conditions: 3-6 weeks at 15-20°C; cold stratification may improve germination
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 30-90 cm height, 30-60 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 30-45 cm between plants