{"product_id":"columbine-seeds","title":"Columbine Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eColumbine (\u003cem\u003eAquilegia\u003c\/em\u003e) brings delicate, spurred, nodding flowers that seem to hover above lacy blue-green foliage. Our heirloom, non-GMO \u003cstrong\u003ecolumbine seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow into airy, woodland-edge perennials in a soft range of colors, prized for their unusual bell-and-spur shape and their strong appeal to hummingbirds and early bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for cottage and woodland gardeners, pollinator and hummingbird lovers, and anyone wanting an easy perennial that reseeds and naturalizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy perennial in USDA zones 3-8. Sow in spring or fall; seeds benefit from a cold period, so fall sowing or a few weeks of cold stratification improves germination. Surface-sow and barely press in since they need light, keep cool and moist, and thin plants to 12-18 inches apart in part shade to full sun with rich, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBloom \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect flowering in mid to late spring on plants 18-30 inches tall. Grown for its flowers rather than food, columbine is a hummingbird favorite. Plants are short-lived but self-sow to keep a patch going; cut back tired foliage after bloom. One packet plants about 70 sq ft (~70 plants).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColumbine adds early-season color to shade borders, woodland gardens and cottage plantings, and works as a charming, if short-lived, cut flower. It is a valuable nectar source for hummingbirds and bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the seeds need cold to sprout?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey germinate best after a cold period, so sow in fall or chill the seed in the fridge for a few weeks before spring sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill columbine come back each year?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a short-lived perennial that reliably reseeds, so a planting tends to persist and spread on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt thrives in part shade but tolerates full sun in cooler climates with steady moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.1G","offer_id":45318254919887,"sku":"ORIFCO_02_10","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2G","offer_id":45318254952655,"sku":"ORIFCO_02_11","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/1meUlJF2ud2ajxFnXjUaShUgO2FFn83gV_s0.png?v=1782920296","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/columbine-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}