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Columbine Seeds

Columbine seeds produce starry, nodding blooms for your garden. These perennial wildflowers thrive in light shade to full sun and prefer moist, well-drained soil rich with organic matter. With their distinctive spurred blossoms, columbines are ideal for attracting useful pollinators, while providing beauty to garden borders, cottage gardens, or pots.
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Survival Garden Seeds has Rocky Mountain blue columbine seeds with detailed planting instructions to ensure robust growth. These heirloom, open-pollinated seeds will produce beautiful, resilient flowers for your garden.

Growing Columbine Seeds in Your Garden

  • Great for shaded garden spots
  • Heirloom, non-GMO seeds
  • Borders, garden beds, and containers
  • Pollinator-friendly North American wildflower

INTRODUCING COLUMBINE SEEDS

Rocky Mountain columbine, or Aquilegia Caerulea, is beloved for its graceful blue flowers and soft, divided leaves. The flowers typically bloom in late spring to early summer, providing an early burst of color. They also attract beneficial pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies. These columbines are native from Montana to Arizona. They can grow in a range of climates from USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9.

PLANTING COLUMBINE SEEDS

To cultivate columbine flower seeds, sow them directly in the garden. It’s advised to do it in fall or early spring because the cold period helps break the seed dormancy, initiating germination. Plant seeds on the surface of the soil, allowing light for germination. Keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge, usually in 3 to 4 weeks. Columbines grow relatively slowly, but once established, they will self-seed and naturalize in the garden for a yearly display.

MAINTAINING COLUMBINE PLANTS

Columbines require little maintenance once established. They enjoy being evenly moist and benefit from fertile soil. Removing dry flowers can encourage a second blooming, preventing excessive self-seeding at the same time. Over time, columbines can form large clumps that can be divided. Replant them to rejuvenate the plants and spread them to other garden areas.

Start cultivating one of the most lovely North American wildflowers. Survival Garden Seeds offers blue columbine seeds to grace your garden with their graceful presence for years. The airy, delicate flowers create a serene outdoor space, providing a feast for visiting pollinators.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are heirloom seeds?

Heirloom seeds are the types of seeds your grandparents grew. These varieties have been passed down from generation to generation. They’re old reliable open-pollinated varieties that aren’t typically grown commercially. Instead, they have a rich history that predates modern breeding techniques. You can learn more about open-pollinated, heirloom, and non-GMO seeds in our Survival Garden Training blog.

How do I know my seeds are fresh?

Every seed packet includes a "packed for" date, and we germination test each seed lot before packaging to ensure you receive viable, high-quality seeds that are ready to grow.

Are your seeds chemically treated?

No, we do not pre-treat our seeds. All of our garden seeds are untreated, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and heirloom varieties. They are kept in temperature-controlled cooler storage until they are packed and shipped to keep them pest and disease-free.

Will your seeds grow in my USDA Hardiness zone?

The seeds in our collections are specifically chosen from varieties that can be successfully grown from Zone 3 to Zone 10 USDA Hardiness Zones. However, individual varieties have specific needs to thrive in different environments. Each seed pack has optimal temperatures for germination and instructions on seed starting. Consult local frost dates to plan your garden and get the most out of your seeds.

What is the shelf life of these garden seeds?

Most seeds remain viable for 3 to 5 years or longer when stored properly. Check your seed packet for specific varieties. For best results, keep your seeds in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Store them in an airtight container in a consistent temperature environment—a refrigerator or cool basement works well. Proper storage helps maintain germination rates and extends seed life well beyond the packed date.

Where are Survival Garden Seeds sourced?

The majority of our seeds are sourced in the United States, with a few exceptions when the seed is difficult to source domestically. Whenever we do have to source outside of the US, we ensure our seeds are safe to grow, non-GMO, heirloom varieties that meet our standards for germination and reliability.

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