Seeds from Aquilegia vulgaris Dwarf. They grow wild throughout northern Europe due to their reseeding habit. Legend has it that these wildflowers grew in the footsteps of the virgin Mary on her journey to the house of Elizabeth. Plant in fertile, moist, well drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Direct sow in early fall sow seeds just below the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing after the last frost. The seeds can be started indoors planted just below the surface of a flat and kept at a temperature of 60-65 degrees F until germination. Keep the soil lightly moist. Space seedlings 10 to 12 inches apart. Columbine attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees as well as resisting deer and rabbits. Its natural growth in rocky areas makes it a good choice for rock gardens. Zones 3 to 9.