Columbine Seeds - Nora Barlow

Columbine Seeds - Nora Barlow

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  • From the Barlow series, pink and white double blooms with a characteristic nodding form
  • Fluffier than our native columbine, blooms resemble miniature dahlias
  • This type of columbine has been recorded in herbals since the 17th century and is grown at Mount Vernon
  • Unique variety with long-lasting blooms
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About

Features

Life Cycle Perennial
Planting Season Fall, Spring
Color Pink
Growth Habit Clumping
Plant Height 30 inches
Bloom Season Spring through Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Extended Bloom Time
Use Container Garden, Cut Flower Garden, Erosion Control
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Plant Resistance Deer, Rabbit

About Columbine Seeds - Nora Barlow

Aquilegia vulgaris

Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed
Also known as Granny's Bonnet, Granny's Nightcap

Columbine Seeds Nora Barlow is a charming perennial known for its distinctive, fully double, spurless flowers. The blooms feature layers of pink petals tipped with white, forming pompom-like shapes that bloom from late spring through early summer. While Nora Barlow attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, it is largely ignored by rabbits and deer. Named after Emma Nora Barlow, the granddaughter of Charles Darwin, who was a British botanist and geneticist.

Planting Information

Planting Columbine Seeds - Nora Barlow

Planting Season Fall, Spring
Seed Prep Stratification
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun, Partial Shade
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 8 to 10 inches
Plant Height 30 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
View our Columbine Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 250 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

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