Columbine Flower Sun Or Shade. Press the flower seed into the soil but do not cover. In northern areas where the sun isn t as intense in the summer months the plant will happily grow in full sun and this will help the development of flowers.
They are native to the woodland and mountain areas of europe and north america. It is an herbaceous perennial that blooms from spring to summer in usda hardiness zones 3 to 9. Sow seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last expected frost or direct sow into prepared beds with rich well drained soil after the last spring frost.
They can stand more sun in cooler climates and in the relative coolness of spring.
Native species such as canada columbine aquilegia canadensis and rocky mountain columbine aquilegia caerulea are important plants for habitat diversity and their flower nectar supports a wide array or pollinators including hummingbirds. While they enjoy full sun in most areas they don t like it very hot especially during summer. It is an herbaceous perennial that blooms from spring to summer in usda hardiness zones 3 to 9. How to plant wildflowers in 6 simple steps 1.
