Aquilegia canadensis | Canadian Columbine | 50 Seeds

Aquilegia canadensis, also known as Canadian or Eastern Red Columbine, is a charming perennial plant native to North America. It boasts delicate, red and yellow, lantern-shaped flowers with spurs, attracting pollinators like hummingbirds. The plant thrives in well-draining soil and partial shade, growing up to 2-3 feet tall. Its distinct, lobed foliage adds to its beauty, making it a popular choice for gardens and natural landscapes. Zones 4-8 Germination To germinate Aquilegia canadensis seeds, first, Aquilegia canadensis seeds have a hard outer coat, they benefit from stratification to break dormancy. Place the seeds in a damp paper towel or a plastic bag filled with moistened vermiculite or sand, and refrigerate them for 3-4 weeks. After stratification, prepare a seed starting tray or small pots filled with a well-draining seed starting mix, such as a combination of peat moss and perlite. Moisten the soil evenly, making sure it's not waterlogged. Sow the Aquilegia canadensis seeds e