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When to Plant Columbine in Zone 2A

USDA Zone

2A

Cities Covered

26

Avg Last Frost

Tuesday, June 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 2A

Start Seeds Indoors Tuesday, April 6, 2027
Transplant Outdoors Tuesday, June 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Columbine seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Aquilegia vulgaris
Days to Maturity 365 days
Sun Requirements Partial Shade to Full Sun
Plant Spacing 12" apart

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Growing Columbine in USDA Zone 2A

Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 2A. This zone includes cities like Anchorage, Takotna, Eielson Afb and 23 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 2A is around Tuesday, June 1, 2027. For best results, start your Columbine seeds indoors around Tuesday, April 6, 2027, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, June 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Columbine approximately 365 days after planting.