• Purple, pink, and white dwarf European columbine flowers growing in a green garden
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Dwarf / European Columbine Mix Seeds

Compact plants add a pop of delicate color to tight spaces

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Aquilegia vulgaris

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Summer

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 60 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 10 to 18 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Dwarf

COLOR

  • Purple

"Dwarf Columbine" or "European Columbine" is a lovely diminutive variety that also happens to be a vigorous producer of blooms. Adaptable to both sun and shade.

  • • A beautiful addition to your garden
  • • Attracts pollinators, grows well in high elevation areas
  • • Adaptable to both Sun and Shade

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 10 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

SEED PREP

  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 129 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 19,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 76,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Columbine Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Dwarf / European Columbine Mix Seeds FAQs

    What is Dwarf/European Columbine also known as?

    Dwarf/European Columbine is also known as Granny's Bonnet and Granny's Nightcap.

    Is Dwarf/European Columbine resistant to animals or disease?

    Dwarf/European Columbine is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    I sowed the seeds direct directly into the garden. I’m pleased with the germination rate. The seedlings are still small but next year I will enjoy the color.

    William P. 5/5 Verified

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