Seeds
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are untreated, open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
Western Red Columbine Seeds
Western Red Columbine Seeds
Our own farm-grown Red Columbine (Aquilegia formosa) seeds for organic growing.
All seeds are grown on our farm without the use of chemicals; and are open-pollinated, hybrid-free and GMO-free.
1 pkg (approx 65 seeds)
Common Names
Red Columbine, Wild Columbine, Western Columbine
Botanical Name
Aquilegia formosa
Plant Family
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Life Cycle
Perrenial
Native Range
North America, common in the PNW and across Canada.
Hardiness Zone
3-9
Habit
Grows to about 3ft tall and 1.5ft wide. Mounding habit with multiple spikes of nodding red bell-shaped flowers with tubular yellow centres. Nectar-rich flowers are desired by butterflies and hummingbirds.
Sun/Soil
Part sun to shade, moist well-drained soil. Woodland plant.
Germination/Sowing
The seeds germinate easily and quickly, they are best started in flats indoors and transplanted out. Alternatively they can be direct sown in spring or fall.
Growing/Care
Columbine does best with weekly or biweekly waterings throughout the hot season.
Harvesting
N/A
Culinary Uses
None known.
Medicinal Uses
None known.
Themes
Native Plant Garden, Woodland Garden, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Container Garden, Low Maintenance, Cut Flowers.