Aquilegia (Columbine) Seeds
Aquilegia is a hardy perennial with flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. Columbine blooms in a wide range of colors, heights and forms.
Sowing Aquilegia Seeds
Start columbine seeds indoors in late winter. Barely cover the seeds with soil, then refrigerate for 3 weeks. Full sun to part shade. Spacing 12".
Aquilegia alpina (Alpine Columbine)
40 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia caerulea (Rocky Mountain Columbine)
110 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia caerulea is native to the Rocky Mountains. The beautiful, long-spurred flowers attract hummingbirds. Also known as Colorado Blue Columbine. Hardy perennial in zones 3-9.
Deer resistant
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height 24" spacing 15"
Aquilegia caerulea 'McKana Giants' (Columbine)
200 seeds $3.50
photo by Robert Hock
Aquilegia 'McKana Giants' is a colorful mixture of large, long-spurred flowers in a wide range of colors including pink, white, blue, purple, yellow and scarlet. The colorful, nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds. Great for cutting .
Columbine 'McKana Giants Mixed' is an All-America Selections winner. It is one of the most vigorous and popular varieties on the market. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 30" spacing 15"
Aquilegia caerulea 'Crystal Star' (Columbine)
50 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia 'Crystal Star' has pure white, long-spurred flowers that face upward. It is an elegant columbine that goes well with practically everything in the garden. It performs well in both sun and shade.
Aquilegia caerulea 'Crystal Star' has long stems that are nice for cutting. Also known as Aquilegia x hybrida 'White Star' and 'Kristall'. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 24" spacing 15"
Aquilegia caerulea 'Crimson Star' (Columbine)
50 seeds $3.50 coming soon
Aquilegia 'Crimson Star' is an impressive columbine with bright crimson-red flowers that have white corollas and showy golden stamens. It's a good variety for attracting hummingbirds .
Crimson Star columbine produces bushy plants that are vigorous and free flowering. The flowers are great for cutting.
height 24" spacing 15"
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Long-Spurred Yellow' (Columbine)
80 seeds $3.50
This selection of Aquilegia chrysantha has the longest spurs I've ever seen. The bushy plants bloom in early summer with yellow flowers that have a light honeysuckle fragrance .
Hummingbirds are attracted to the nectar-filled spurs of Aquilegia chrysantha. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 30" spacing 15"
Aquilegia atrata (Dark Columbine)
25 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia atrata is a fascinating species with dark purple-black flowers that bloom from May to June. The yellow stamens provide contrast.
Dark Columbine is native to the Alps. It can be grown in containers, the rock garden, or near the front of the border. It's especially nice when paired with pale pink or white flowers for contrast. Hardy in zones 4-9.
height 20" spacing 12"
Aquilegia flavescens (Yellow Columbine)
25 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia flavescens is a lovely species with nodding yellow flowers sometimes tinged with pink. It blooms from May to June.
Aquilegia flavescens is native to the Rocky Mountains. It's a good choice for rock gardens or the front of the border. This hardy perennial is perfect for naturalizing in cold climates. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 16" spacing 10"
Aquilegia formosa (Crimson Columbine)
25 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia formosa is a wonderful species, native to Colorado. The glowing red flowers with yellow centers bloom for several weeks in summer. The long bloom season and bright red color make it a good hummingbird flower.
Aquilegia formosa is tall, yet informal, with a graceful, spreading habit. It's the perfect columbine for a woodland garden. Shade tolerant . Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 30" spacing 15"
Aquilegia olympica (Columbine)
25 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia olympica is a rare and beautiful species from West Asia. It has large, bright blue flowers with white corollas.
Aquilegia olympica is a wonderful columbine for rock gardens, borders and woodlands. Try it with other spring-blooming perennials like Alyssum saxatile , Allium 'Purple Sensation' and Iberis gibraltarica . Hardy in zones 4-9.
height 24" spacing 15"
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Dorothy Rose' (Columbine)
140 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia 'Dorothy Rose' has fully double, rose-pink and white flowers that are reminiscent of a ballerina's dress.
Columbine 'Dorothy Rose' is a relatively new variety that was introduced at Chelsea Garden in 1999. The plants are vigorous, and they self-sow freely. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 26" spacing 12"
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Black Barlow' (Columbine)
30 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia 'Black Barlow' has fully double, spurless, purple-black flowers on tall stems. It makes a terrific cut flower, as you can imagine.
Columbine 'Black Barlow' looks lovely with many other perennials in the border or the shade garden. Also known as Granny's Bonnet and Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena 'Black Barlow'. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 30" spacing 12"
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Nora Barlow' (Columbine)
50 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia 'Nora Barlow' has deep pink flowers with lime-green edges. The fully double, spurless flowers bloom on tall stems. Great for cutting.
Columbine 'Nora Barlow' is an heirloom flower from 17th century England. It makes a nice addition to the cottage garden . Also known as Granny's Bonnet and Aquilegia vulgaris var. stellata plena 'Nora Barlow'. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 30" spacing 12"
Aquilegia vulgaris 'Ruby Port' (Columbine)
40 seeds $3.50 coming soon
Aquilegia 'Ruby Port' is an heirloom columbine with dark ruby-red, double flowers with short spurs. This is the first columbine I ever grew, and it's still one of my favorites. A classic!
Columbine 'Ruby Port' has tall stems for cutting. It looks especially stunning in the garden next to the silver-green foliage of Lychnis coronaria 'Alba' .
height 30" spacing 12"
Aquilegia sibirica (Siberian Columbine)
25 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia sibirica has unusually large flowers for the size of the plant. The brilliant blue flowers have white corollas and hooked spurs.
Siberian Columbine makes a lovely addition to the rock garden or containers. It blooms from May to June. This species is exceptionally hardy, and it self sows nicely. Hardy in zones 2-8.
height 16" spacing 10"
Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' (Eastern Columbine)
40 seeds $3.50
Aquilegia canadensis 'Little Lanterns' is a dwarf selection of Eastern columbine. The glowing red and yellow flowers appear for many weeks in May and June.
Aquilegia 'Little Lanterns' does well in sun or shade. Try this adorable little plant in the rock garden or at the edge of the border. Nice in containers . It self sows moderately. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 12" spacing 12"
Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila 'Selection' (Dwarf Fan Columbine)
30 seeds $3.50 coming soon
Aquilegia flabellata var. pumila 'Selection' is a dwarf columbine for the rock garden or the edge of a path. The nodding, blue and white flowers appear early in the season on short plants with blue-green leaves.
This lovely columbine originated in Japan and was introduced by Jelitto Perennial Seeds in 1986. It won an Award of Garden Merit. Hardy in zones 3-9.
height 10" spacing 10"
Aquilegia rockii (Columbine)
40 seeds $3.50 coming soon
Aquilegia rockii has graceful flowers that bloom in late spring in a rich lilac color. The soft yellow-edged corollas and reddish stems add more interest. The patterned leaves have a spot of silver in the center and a dark purple border.
Aquilegia rockii is native to China. It was named after Joseph Rock, the plant explorer who first collected it. Hardy in zones 5-9.
height 18" spacing 12"
Semiaquilegia ecalcarata (False Columbine)
40 seeds $3.50 coming in fall
Semiaquilegia ecalcarata is an adorable little plant. It looks like a miniature columbine with compact mounds of delicate leaves and tiny, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in a pretty, lilac-pink color.
False columbine is lovely in containers and rock gardens. And it's perfect for a fairy garden! Hardy perennial in zones 4-9.
height 15" spacing 10"