When to Plant Columbine in Avon, Minnesota (56310)

Location

Avon, Minnesota

ZIP Code

56310

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Based on last frost Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Zone 4b

Pro tip: Start Columbine seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

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🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Aquilegia vulgaris

Days to Maturity 365 days

Mature Height 18-36"

Spread 18"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Moderate (1 inch/week)

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Spacing

12" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 21-30 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟢 Easy

✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow seed pods (follicles) to dry and turn brown on the plant. Harvest before they split.

Processing

Crack dry pods over a bowl to release tiny black seeds. Dry 1 week before storing.

Seed Viability

Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Columbines cross freely between varieties and species — saved seeds often produce beautiful new color combinations.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 32 plants of Columbine. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Columbine in Avon, Minnesota? +

In Avon (Zone 4b), start Columbine seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 10, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Avon, Minnesota? +

The average last spring frost date for Avon, Minnesota (ZIP 56310) is around Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 4b.

How long does Columbine take to grow? +

Columbine typically matures in about 365 days from transplanting. In Avon, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, May 19, 2026 plus 365 days.

Should I start Columbine indoors or direct sow in Minnesota? +

Columbine should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Avon, that means starting around Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

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Growing Columbine in Zone 4b

Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris) is a popular garden vegetable. In Avon, Minnesota, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Columbine seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.