Flower profile
Giant Columbine
Aquilegia caerulea
A shade-tolerant perennial with elegant spurred flowers above divided foliage.
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Wildflowers for partial sun and partial shade
Under the Tree™
Sixteen shade-tolerant flowers for filtered light, woodland edges, and planting beneath established trees.
Under the Tree™ and Shade Mix contain the same recipe and follow the same planting instructions.
Also sold as Shade Mix
CoverageApproximately 200 square feet per ounce
SunlightDesigned for areas receiving 1–4 hours of direct sun each day
When to PlantSpring or fall according to local conditions.
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What’s in the mix
Contains the following 16 species
What to Expect
Let the planting develop.
Performance varies with the density of shade, root competition, and soil moisture. Not every species will dominate every site.
How to Plant
Prepare, sow, and press.
Remove leaf litter, expose soil, press seed firmly, and provide extra establishment water where mature roots keep the soil dry.
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