This is yet another unusual Columbine variety that is sure to inspire your wild garden. As its name implies, this one hails from Asia, but is quite easily transplanted to just about any region of North America. Oriental Columbine is an esoteric treasure for the flower gardener that’s looking for something out of the ordinary.
| Annual/Perennial: | Perennial |
| Color: | Plum & Cream |
| Bloom Time: | Spring |
| Height: | 24 - 36" |
| Sun/Shade: | Sun / Partial Shade |
| Approx. Seeds/Lb.: | 460,000 |
| Native To: | Asia |
| Zones: | 3 - 9 |
| Ship: | Year-Round |
| Amount | Recommended Coverage |
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| Packet | Up to 100 Sq. Ft |
| Ounce Package | Up to 250 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound Package | Up to 1,000 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound Sack | Up to 4,000 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Pound Sack | Up to 20,000 Sq. Ft |
How to Plant & Grow Columbine from Seeds
Columbines are a highly adaptable flower. They do well in many climates and sun conditions, but they will bloom best in full sun to light shade. Plus, columbines are deer resistant, and birds and butterflies love the nectar found in tip of the petal’s thin spur!
For best results, put columbine seeds in the refrigerator for 24 hours prior to planting. Another, slightly more intensive way to stratify (a process of breaking seeds’ dormancy by subjecting them to moist/cold treatments) your seeds is to first, sow them into a container filled with moist soil. Next, place the container in a plastic bag and refrigerate or freeze it for 3 weeks. Finally, remove the seeds, and place them outdoors in a sunny location or under grow lights and allow them to germinate (21 to 28 days).
If sowing outdoors: In the early spring (3 to 4 weeks before the last frost), sow your columbine seeds on top of lightly raked soil. They do not need to be covered. Your columbine seeds will germinate in around 21 days.
If starting indoors, plant columbine seeds 6 weeks before the average last spring frost.
Columbines are perennials that are hardy to zones 3 to 8 or 9, depending on variety.
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