Perennial to Zone 3. Double spurless blossoms nod high above the foliage on long strong stems. A classic mix of blues, violets, pinks, white, some with white edges. Excellent for cutting. Attractive to hummingbirds. Plants stay compact, with foliage at 12–20" high; perfect for borders.
Named to honor Nora Barlow, renowned botanist and geneticist, and granddaughter of Charles Darwin.
Refrigerate seed at least 5 days before sowing.
NEW!| Variety | Product Type | Hybrid Status | Lifecycle |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Columbine | seeds | open pollinated | |
| Barlow Mix Columbine | seeds | open pollinated | perennial |
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Wild Columbine Organic |
bare-root plants |
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* We are currently receiving seed from our growers. We may hold orders for up to two weeks as we pack seed to complete orders.
Columbines are an essential part of the cottage garden or border. Their delightful flowers in mixed colors bloom in spring and dance above attractive lobed leaves. Perennial, Zones 3-10.
Easy to grow, likes moist well-drained soil, sun or partial shade.
Growing Columbines from seed: Needs light to germinate; takes 3–4 weeks. ~600 seeds/g.
All flower seeds are open-pollinated except where noted.
Days in parentheses after a variety indicate days to first bloom.
Almost all the flowers we list are open- pollinated and easy to save seed from. Some types cross readily, but who cares! Save the seeds, plant them, and be surprised.
These flowers are especially easy to save seed from: bachelor’s buttons, calendula, cerinthe, cosmos, love-in-a- mist (nigella), nasturtium, poppy, strawflower, sunflower, sweet pea and tithonia.
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.
