Columbine Flower Seeds- Colorado Blue- 100 Seeds

🌸 Colorado Blue Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea) – Rocky Mountain Native Flower

Grow a stunning perennial favorite with Colorado Blue Columbine (Aquilegia caerulea), the state flower of Colorado, known for its elegant blue-and-white star-shaped blooms and delicate, fern-like foliage. This graceful wildflower adds beauty to cottage gardens, woodland gardens, borders, and pollinator landscapes, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Key Details:

• Botanical Name: Aquilegia caerulea
• Type: Perennial flowering plant
• Days to Maturity: ~120–180 days (varies; often blooms the second year from seed)
• USDA Growing Zones: 3–8
• Plant Height: 12–24 inches
• Plant Width: 12–18 inches
• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer (typically May–July)

Features:

• Beautiful blue and white flowers with distinctive spurred petals
• Delicate, airy foliage adds texture to gardens
• Long-lasting blooms that attract pollinators
• Cold hardy and well suited for perennial gardens
• Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and naturalized plantings

Growing Information:

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Grows best in rich, well-drained soil
• Seeds may require cold stratification for best germination
• Sow outdoors in fall or provide a cold period before spring planting
• Keep soil consistently moist during germination

Plant Care & Notes:

• Low-maintenance once established
• Can self-seed under favorable conditions
• Benefits from removing spent flowers to encourage a tidy appearance
• Performs well in cooler climates and mountain-style gardens