Propagation: Columbine from seed, 1 by Weezingreens

Weezingreens wrote:
Alyssum: I think the life expectancy of these columbine is directly related to how hot your summers get. I have some McKanas that are at least 8 years old or older. One of my favorites are the little dwarf flabellata types. The seed I use is 'Cameo'. The whole plant grows no more than about 6 " tall, and the flowers tuck in close to the plant. The mixes have blue, light pink, dark pink, and white.

I start all my columbine seed in the basement in early spring, so they often bloom the first year. However, the self seeders seem to sprout in the spring, then bloom the 2nd or 3rd year.