Aquilegia caerulea

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Aquilegia caerulea - Aquilegia coerulea (Colorado Blue Columbine, Rocky Mountain Columbine)Sheffield`s Seed Co., Inc.

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Aquilegia caeruleaAquilegia caerulea

Colorado Blue Columbine, Colorado Columbine, Rocky Mountain Columbine

In Stock: 5.934 lb (Total:5.934lb)

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5.93 lb

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Germination:

90%

Germination test:

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Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

345,510

Quantity:

5.93 lb

Collected in:

Colorado

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

3

Item ID:

1834959

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

Discover the captivating beauty of Aquilegia caerulea -Colorado Blue Columbine, a blooming marvel native to the Rocky Mountains and the cherished state flower of Colorado. Perfect for cottage gardens, shade gardens, or naturalized spaces, this perennial is a stunning addition to any landscape. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it appreciates rich, moist, well-drained soils, making it an ideal choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, easily maintained blooms.
This clump-forming perennial grows up to 24 inches tall, showcasing elegantly large, bi-colored flowers with creamy white petals and striking violet-blue sepals and spurs. Its bushy yellow stamens create an eye-catching tri-color display. Flowering for 4-6 weeks from late spring to early summer, it attracts hummingbirds and butterflies while remaining deer and rabbit resistant.
Aquilegia caerulea self-seeds under optimal conditions, forming delightful colonies. Maintenance is minimal: deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering and cut back when foliage fades in midsummer. Though sensitive to leaf miners, this enchanting plant compensates with its ease of growth. Whether in beds, borders, or containers, the Rocky Mountain Columbine is sure to enchant every onlooker.

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