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Blue Star Columbine Seeds For Planting (Aquilegia caerulea)

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ALL ABOUT BLUE STAR COLUMBINES

SEED COUNT

1,000 Seeds

OPEN POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

UNTREATED

YES

NON-GMO

YES

POLLINATORS

YES

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.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS 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”

FLOWER COLOR

Blue

FLOWER SIZE

2” Blooms

SEASON

Perennial

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Aquilegia caerulea

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Can be stubborn to germinate.

CUT FLOWER

NO

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?

ALL ABOUT BLUE STAR COLUMBINES

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 POLLINATEDED

YES

ORGANIC

NO

HEIRLOOM

YES

UNTREATED

YES

LURES POLLINATORS

YES

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS 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”

FLOWER COLOR

Blue

FLOWER SIZE

2” Blooms

SEASON

Perennial

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Aquilegia caerulea

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Can be stubborn to germinate.

CUT FLOWER

NO

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?