Key Features
- Variety: Columbine seeds; named cultivar traits require verification when not supported by a botanical identification.
- Color: varies by species
- Plant Characteristics: perennial; spurred flowers
- Garden Uses: Suitable for ornamental garden planning where local conditions match the species.
- Unique Feature: spurred flowers
Growing Benefits
- Growing Columbine from seed provides an opportunity to observe germination and early plant development.
- Can be used in beds, borders or containers when appropriate for the species.
- Seasonal flowering or foliage interest may be possible under suitable conditions.
Seed Specifications
- Common Name: Columbine
- Botanical Name: Aquilegia spp.
- Plant Type: perennial
- Colors: varies by species
- Height: 12–36 in
- Germination Time: 21–35 days; variable
- Growing Zones: 3–8 depending on species
- Flowering/Harvest/Maturity: spring to early summer
- Uses: Ornamental growing where suitable
Growing Tips
- Check your local frost dates and use fall or spring after cold stratification as a starting point.
- Provide partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
- cold-moist stratification often improves emergence
- Monitor moisture during establishment; adjust to plant needs and drainage.
Seed Storage
Store dry seeds in a labeled, airtight container in a cool, dark, dry location. Avoid heat, humidity, and repeated temperature changes; species-specific storage requirements may differ.
Unique Facts About Seeds
- spurred flowers
- Germination depends on seed freshness, moisture, temperature, and species requirements.