Aquilegia formosa (Western Columbine) Seed Packet WW

  One of the most charming wildflowers with gently lobed, delicate, blue-green foliage and bright, nodding flowers. Flowers have yellow tubular petals with long red-orange spurs and sepals. Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Family: Ranunculaceae Per/Ann: Perennial Sun/Shade: Sun/partial shade Zones: 3b to 9b Height range 12” to 36” Bloom time: May - July Habitat: Open to semi-open, moist sites in a variety of forest types. Stratification: 6-8 weeks (longer is better) Planting depth: surface to shallow Seeding Rate :             -Broadcasting: approx 60 seeds/sq ft           - Small Pots/Spots in situ: 5-10 seeds per pots/spots Does best with natural stratification (vs. in fridge). Initial germination after strat will be spotty and initial growth is slow.  Seedlings need light and constant moisture- water to keep soil moist but not soggy