Blue Star Columbine Seeds For Planting (Aquilegia caerulea)
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$3.99
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basic information
Blue star columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) is a perennial wildflower native to the Rocky Mountains, known for its delicate, star-shaped blue and white flowers with long spurs. In gardens, it attracts pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, enhancing biodiversity. Its airy blooms add a soft, natural charm to borders, rock gardens, or woodland settings, and it pairs well with other shade-tolerant plants. The plant also self-seeds, creating a low-maintenance, cottage-style aesthetic.
Seed Count
1,000 Seeds
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Seeds benefit from cold stratification prior to sowing. Place the seed between a moist paper towel and refrigerate for 3–6 weeks to mimic winter conditions. After stratification, plant at 60–70°F with consistent moisture, and expect sprouts in 14–21 days.
SEED PREP
Stratification
SOWING DEPTH
1/16” Under
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sunlight
SOIL CONDITIONS
Adaptable
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water Daily
GERMINATION
14 to 21 Days
PLANT HEIGHT
24” to 36” Tall
PLANT WIDTH
18” Spread
PLANT SPACING
12” to 18”
CUT FLOWER
NO
FLOWER SIZE
2” Blooms
SEASON
Perennial
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Aquilegia caerulea
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Can be stubborn to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Blue
