Purple Columbine Flower Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Growth Habit
Clump-forming
Flavor Profile
Not Edible
Plant Characteristics
Bell-shaped Flowers, Spurred Petals
Use
Ornamental, Pollinator Gardens
Growing Conditions
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Harvest Advantages
Attracts Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies
Plant Resistance
Deer and Rabbit Resistant
About Purple Columbine Flower Seeds
Aquilegia vulgaris
Seed Names
Purple Columbine Seeds, Aquilegia vulgaris Seeds
Seed Type
Heirloom
Aquilegia vulgaris, commonly known as the European columbine, is a perennial plant native to Europe. It is renowned for its distinctive bell-shaped flowers with spurred petals, typically in shades of purple, and its fern-like foliage. This plant thrives in well-drained soil and is ideal for cottage gardens, woodland edges, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Planting Depth
Surface Sow
Sowing Method
Start Indoors or Direct Sow Outdoors
Plant Spacing
12–18 Inches
Days to Maturity
2 Years
Soil Preparation
Cold Stratify for 3–4 Weeks
Hardiness Zones
3–8
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 100 sq ft
500
Up to 500 sq ft
1000
Up to 1000 sq ft