Product Review
Grow Blue Star Columbine from fresh Aquilegia caerulea flower seeds. Blue Star Columbine will produce beautiful, double petaled blooms that span 1 to 2 inches wide. The outer petals are a brilliant blue color, accented with white inner petals. Blue Star Columbine plants will reach a mature height of about 24 to 36 inches tall. The plants will form mounds of stems and foliage, grown from 4 to 5 seeds per mound. Each collection of Blue Star Columbine plants can spread roughly 18 inches wide. Aquilegia / Columbine plants are grown as a perennial flowering plant, meaning that they will establish a deep root system to regrow the following growing season. Most varieties of Aquilegia may not bloom the first year, however the wait is well worth it. These beauties will attract an array of beneficial insects such as butterflies, bumblebees, hummingbirds, ladybugs & more. The seeds can be a bit tricky to grow, but with the proper germination techniques, nothing is impossible. Aquilegia flower seeds can be stored in cold storage for a number of weeks prior to sowing. This process of stratification helps trick the seeds into an otherwise natural wintering process.
- Appearance: Blue Star Columbine, or Aquilegia coerulea, boasts enchanting blue-violet flowers with white centers, marked by elegant, elongated spurs that give it a whimsical charm, making it a standout in any garden.
- Habitat and Growth: Naturally adapted to the Rocky Mountains, this perennial flourishes in Zones 3-9, enjoying both partial shade and full sun environments. It reaches heights of about 2 feet, preferring well-drained soils, making it perfect for rock gardens or woodland settings.
- Ecological Benefits: As a nectar-rich flower, Blue Star Columbine attracts and supports pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies. Its blooming period from late spring to early summer provides crucial early food for these species.
- Cultural Significance: Officially recognized as Colorado's state flower, it symbolizes not just the state's scenic beauty but also embodies themes of endurance and natural grace in tough conditions.
- Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
- Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
- Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.25" wide by 4.50" tall.
- Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
- Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
- Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!
