Rocky Mountain Columbine Flower Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Perennial
Planting Season
Spring or Fall
Growth Habit
Clump-Forming Upright
Flavor Profile
Mildly Sweet (Edible Flowers)
Plant Characteristics
Blue-White Blooms
Use
Borders, Wild Gardens
Growing Conditions
Cool, Moist Soil
Harvest Advantages
Long Blooming Season
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About – Rocky Mountain Columbine
Aquilegia caerulea
Seed Names
Rocky Mountain Columbine
Seed Type
Heirloom Open-Pollinated
Rocky Mountain Columbine, Aquilegia caerulea, is the official state flower of Colorado. Known for its distinct blue and white bicolor petals and delicate spurred blooms, this hardy perennial thrives in cooler climates, adding elegance to wildflower gardens and naturalized landscapes.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Partial Shade to Sun
Planting Depth
1/8 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Indoor
Plant Spacing
12–18 Inches
Days to Maturity
70–90 Days
Soil Preparation
Cold Stratify 2–3 Weeks
Hardiness Zones
3–9
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Early 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