Native from the cool woods of Nova Scotia to the warm thickets of Florida, Eastern Red Columbine brings a natural grace to any garden. Its nodding red and yellow blossoms hang like little lanterns, adding a whimsical beauty to borders, riverbanks, and woodland gardens. With its airy, drooping flowers, this columbine is a lovely choice for shaded or semi-shaded areas, attracting pollinators while adding a vibrant, native touch from spring through early summer.

Family: Ranunculaceae

Native: North America

Hardiness: Perennial

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Bloom Period: Spring to early summer

Plant Dimensions: 18"–24" tall and wide

Variety Info: 2" or longer spurred, yellow and red bi-colored blossoms

When to Sow Outside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or 6 to 8 weeks before your average first frost date.

When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 21 – 25 Days

Seed Depth: Surface

Seed Spacing: A group of 4 seeds every 12" – 24"

Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12" - 24"

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