Columbine Flower Seeds – Aquilegia vulgaris Flower Plant

Columbine is a charming flowering perennial admired for its unique spurred blooms and delicate fern-like foliage. Producing elegant flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink, red, yellow, white, and bi-color combinations, Columbine adds beauty and movement to cottage gardens, woodland borders, pollinator habitats, and naturalized landscapes. Its nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators throughout the blooming season.

Features

• Unique spurred flowers in vibrant colors
• Attractive fern-like ornamental foliage
• Excellent pollinator and hummingbird plant
• Ideal for cottage, woodland, and wildflower gardens
• Easy-to-grow perennial flower
• Long-lasting spring to early summer blooms
• Suitable for borders and naturalized landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aquilegia spp.
• Common Name (US): Columbine
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Perennial Wildflower
• Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Early Summer
• Sowing Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: 21–60 days; cold stratification may improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 12–36 inches tall and 12–24 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart