Aquilegia longissima Seeds - Long Spurs, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Aquilegia longissima, the longspur columbine, is a remarkable wildflower from the shady canyons of Texas, Arizona, and northern Mexico. Its yellow flowers are carried on spurs of extraordinary length, reaching 3-6 inches, giving the blooms a delicate, dangling elegance. It is a short-lived perennial that prefers part shade and moist soil, and it self-sows to keep itself going.

Why choose our seeds?

• Extraordinary yellow blooms with spurs 3-6 inches long, the longest of any columbine
• A rare, conversation-piece native wildflower for shade and woodland-style plantings
• Blooms in summer and self-sows gently to maintain the colony

How to grow Aquilegia longissima seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow indoors in spring; unlike many columbines, this species needs no cold treatment.
• Outdoors: Direct sow in spring or fall where plants are to grow.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots
• Moist, well-draining seed-starting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow on the surface of the mix and press in lightly; the seeds need light to germinate, so do not bury them.
• Keep the mix consistently moist.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light; seeds need light to sprout.
• Temperature: Around 68°F (20°C).

Germination

• Germination begins in 2-4 weeks at 68°F, though some seeds may take longer.
• Grow seedlings on in cool, bright conditions.

Transplanting

• Transplant young seedlings carefully; columbines develop long taproots and dislike being moved once established.
• Space plants about 12 inches apart.

Care Tips

• Sun: Part shade in warm regions; full sun is tolerated where summers are cool.
• Water: Keep the soil moist but well-drained; plants will not tolerate drought or soggy winter soil.
• Fertilizer: A light feeding in spring is enough; rich soil is not required.
• Allow some seed heads to ripen if you want the plants to self-sow.

Bloom Time:

Summer; in cultivation, flowering begins as early as spring in the South and extends into July farther north.