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Features
Family
Ranunculaceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Red
Bloom Season
Spring to early summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Eastern Red Columbine Seeds
Aquilegia canadensis
2" or longer spurred, yellow and red bi-colored blossoms
Planting Columbine
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 12" – 24"
Light Required
Full Sun to Part Shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 12" – 24" |
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" ? 24" |
| Germination | 21 – 25 Days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or 6 to 8 weeks before your average first frost date. |
| Special Sowing | Benefits greatly from stratification, a cold, moist period (see inside packet). Light aids germination; press seed into soil surface. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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2 reviews
- Diane B.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars8/3/26Did not grow
I would love to have seen these in my garden but they did not grow.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/5/26Hey Diane,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Laura G.WI, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/15/26Seeds
The Eastern Red Columbine Seeds were mailed promptly and arrived in good condition. I’m going to stratify the seeds and plant in the fall.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground