Enter Our Photo Contest »
It's time to show off your garden filled with American Meadows products!
-
Seeds by Type
- Wildflower Seed Mixtures
Find mixtures for your region, or for special uses such as dry areas, partial shade, attracting animals, low growing, and more.
- Individual Perennial Species
Over 75 choices that will bloom in the second year and for years to come.
- Individual Annual Species
Over 110 choices for fast color, such as poppies, cosmos, sunflowers, zinnia, and many more.
- Wildflowers that Attract Pollinators
Help the birds, bees, butterflies & hummingbirds by planting wildflowers.
- Native Wildflower Seeds
Wildflower seeds native to your region. Support local wildlife with native wildflowers.
- Wildflower Seed Mixtures
-
Why buy seed packets for your promotion or event
- Free ground shipping
- Promotional and event seed packet orders ship within 48 hours
- Non-GMO seeds and recycled paper
- Mix and match discounts
- Express shipping, just call (877) 309-7333
-
-
Cool Season Grass
Thrives in areas with cold freezing winters and hot summers.
Warm Season Grass
Thrives in areas with hot temperatures.
- Gardening Tools
Show meShowing plants & seeds that grow in my area:
Plant Information
This is the all-red selection from the famous McKana columbine group. Like the Russell Lupines and other definitive groups of perennials, the McKana Columbines have never been surpassed. With clear, bright-colored flowers, these are sizable plants, growing up to 30 or more. Their show in the garden can be truly spectacular. These famous flowers were bred by combining both the North American native columbines with others from abroad. The McKanas also include some of the unique fully-double hybrids.
The Wild Columbines Many people think columbines are the loveliest flowers of all, and they are certainly important in the wildflower world. Many important species are North American natives. Everyone in the Northeast loves the Wild Eastern Columbine, the beautiful smallish red one, Aquilegia canadensis, and of course, everyone in the Rockies loves the State Flower of Colorado, the large, blue Colorado Columbine, A. caerulea. There are important species native to Europe and Japan as well.
| SKU | 17PER |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Columbine |
| Botanical Name | Aquilegia |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Mature Height | 24-30" tall |
| Estimated Mature Spread | 18-24" wide |
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early summer |
| Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
| Ships As | Potted Plant |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Acidic Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Deer Resistant, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds |
| Neonicotinoid-Free | Yes - Learn More |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting & Care
Shipping
Shipping begins in late March based on ground temperatures, warmest zones first.
As soon as your order is placed you will receive an order confirmation email that will include your shipping information. We ship perennials and spring-planted bulbs at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennials and spring-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 309-7333 or contact us by email.
You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Your order is scheduled to arrive at your door, fresh and ready to plant, usually within 3-5 days of leaving our warehouse, depending on your shipping address. We pack our plants to withstand up to 10 days in transit, in the event transit is delayed. We cannot guarantee arrival on a specific day. Please make sure to open your package upon receipt and follow the instructions included.
Reviewsby PowerReviews
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsAmerican MeadowsColumbine Crimson Star
(based on 2 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
Reviewed by 2 customers
Displaying reviews 1-2
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
Cons
- Did Not Thrive
- Small In Size
Best Uses
- Garden
Comments about American Meadows Columbine Crimson Star:
This is my second time trying columbines -- no luck!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about American Meadows Columbine Crimson Star:
lack of color choice
- Primary use:
- Personal
Displaying reviews 1-2
Q & A
Plant With These:
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Find Your Planting Zone:
Enter your Zip Code to find your USDA Planting Zone
Merchant response: Thank you for your feedback regarding the Columbine Crimson Star. Our apologies that these have not successfully acclimated in your garden. There certainly can be many variables in gardening although we are truly committed to our customers success and we stand behind all of our products with our 100% guarantee. Please contact us at your convenience and we will be more than happy to go over some resolution options with you. Happy Gardening!