{"title":"Columbine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the grace of a high mountain meadow to your home. Like many alpine flowers, columbine may look delicate, but it's a hardy perennial that resists both deer and drought. The Latin genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquilegia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes from the word for eagle, on account of the shape of its spurred flowers. It is beloved by hummingbirds and moths and, once established, will bloom prolifically through spring and early summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"north-east-native-mix","title":"Northeast Native Wildflower Seed Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eInvite this blend of native wildflowers into a patch of bare ground; within 2-3 years, you will have manifested a beautiful plant community, one that provides habitat for the many organisms that have co-evolved with the native plants of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mix shifts based on availability, but it includes only plants that are native to the eastern half of North America. Commonly included species include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartridge Pea (\u003ci\u003eChamaecrista fasciculata\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvening Primrose (\u003ci\u003eOenothera biennis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePenstemon (\u003ci\u003ePenstemon digitalis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEchinacea (\u003ci\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoreopsis (\u003ci\u003eCoreopsis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndian Blanket (\u003ci\u003eGaillardia pulchella\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShowy Tick Trefoil (\u003ci\u003eDesmodium canadense\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Bergamot (\u003ci\u003eMonarda fistulosa\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRudbeckia \u003cem\u003e(Rudbeckia hirta)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOhio Spiderwort \u003cem\u003e(Tradescantia ohiensis)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid Goldenrod (\u003ci\u003eSolidago rigida\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray Goldenrod (\u003ci\u003eSolidago nemoralis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGayfeather (\u003ci\u003eLiatris spicata\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Alexander (\u003ci\u003eZizia aurea\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEastern Columbine (\u003ci\u003eAquilegia canadensis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew England Aster (\u003ci\u003eSymphyotrichum novae-angliae\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth Aster (\u003ci\u003eSymphyotrichum laeve\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Blue Indigo (\u003ci\u003eBaptisia australis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpotted Joe Pye Weed (\u003ci\u003eEutrochium maculatum\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 seeds sows 25-30 square feet; 1 ounce sows 80-100 square feet; 4 ounces sows 300-500 square feet; and 1 pound sows 1200-2000 square feet. For best results, sow in cold-weather months, at least one month before cold weather yields to spring. Full instructions are below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/Wildflower_Meadow_Instructions.pdf?v=1755629390\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildflower and Meadow Growing Instructions PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":31280938090541,"sku":"gp_northeast_native_mix","price":4.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31280938123309,"sku":"hp_northeast_native_mix","price":13.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounces","offer_id":31280938057773,"sku":"fp_northeast_native_mix","price":36.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":31280938156077,"sku":"mp_northeast_native_mix","price":121.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/North-East-Native-Mix-vendor-unknown-1630676762.jpg?v=1754581371"},{"product_id":"shady-meadow-mix","title":"Shady Meadow Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mix is perfect for spaces with limited direct sunlight, such as most of the gardens in the Northeast! This mix contains both annuals and perennials, and can be sown in a prepared plot either in the fall or in the spring. The contents of mixes are wide and broad. Not every species will establish itself, but many will, giving way to varied habit suited to your location. This annual and perennial mix contains Chinese Forget-Me-Nots\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Annual Candytuft, Baby Blue Eyes, Lance Leaved Coreopsis\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Purple Coneflower\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Baby's Breath, Rocket Larkspur\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Corn Poppy\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Chinese Houses\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Shasta Daisy\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Sweet William, Spurred Snapdragon\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Johnny Jump Up\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Clarkia\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e McKana Giants Columbine, Dwarf Columbine\u003cem\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Forget-Me-Not, Tussock Bellflower\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 seeds sows \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25-30 square feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; 1 ounce sows 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0-100 square feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e; 4 ounces sows 300-500 square feet; and 1 pound sows 1200-2000 square feet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/Wildflower_Meadow_Instructions.pdf?v=1755629390\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildflower and Meadow Growing Instructions PDF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"500 Seeds","offer_id":31280922558509,"sku":"gp_shady_meadow_mix","price":4.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":31280922591277,"sku":"hp_shady_meadow_mix","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Ounces","offer_id":31280922624045,"sku":"fp_shady_meadow_mix","price":18.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":31280922656813,"sku":"mp_shady_meadow_mix","price":49.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/ShadyMeadow_1.png?v=1735579782"},{"product_id":"double-take-columbine","title":"Double Take Columbine","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the Barlow line of columbines, named after Nora Barlow, granddaughter of Charles Darwin. Also known as a clematis-flowered columbine, these breathtaking blooms are many-layered with ombre, pink and white petals that are almost dahlia-like in appearance. Its sturdy, straight stems as well as its beauty make it a favorite of cut flower growers. Will flower in second year - 365 days to maturity. Perennial in zones 3-9.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":31280908795949,"sku":"gp_double_take_columbine","price":5.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"150 Seeds","offer_id":31280908828717,"sku":"hp_double_take_columbine","price":9.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/Double-Take-Columbine-vendor-unknown-1630681232.jpg?v=1735579461"},{"product_id":"shady-meadow-seed-shaker","title":"Shady Meadow Mix Seed Shaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery garden has a shady spot. And while you're probably glad you can retreat to it when the sun is beating down on your gardening tasks, you also likely wish you could grow plants there. With this Seed Shaker, you can, and it's never been easier. Just shake and sow! These varieties thrive where others struggle for want of sunlight, and many of them attract pollinating insect species as well. Each box plants 100 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(36, 84, 139); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e Buy More, Save More!  Buy any 3 Meadow Shakers and Get +1 Free! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(36, 84, 139); color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e(Discount applied at checkout, must have 4 boxes in cart to qualify) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan contain the following 18 varieties of annual and perennial flowers:\u003cbr\u003e\"Annual Candytuft\" \u003cem\u003e~Iberis umbellata~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Baby Blue Eyes\" \u003cem\u003e~Nemophila menziesii~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Baby's Breath\" \u003cem\u003e~Gypsophila elegans~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Chinese Forget-Me-Not\" ~Cynoglossum amabile~, \u003cbr\u003e\"Chinese Houses\" ~Collinsia heterophylla~, \u003cbr\u003e\"Clarkia\" ~Clarkia unguiculata~, \u003cbr\u003e\"Corn Poppy\" ~Papaver rhoeas~, \u003cbr\u003e\"Dwarf Columbine\" \u003cem\u003e~Aquilegia vulgaris~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Forget-Me-Not\" \u003cem\u003e~Cynoglossum amabile~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Johnny Jump Up\" \u003cem\u003e~Viola cornuta~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Lance-Leaved Coreopsis\" \u003cem\u003e~Coreopsis lanceolata~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"McKana Giants Columbine\" \u003cem\u003e~Aquilegia caerulea~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Purple Coneflower\" \u003cem\u003e~Echinacea purpurea~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Rocket Larkspur\" ~\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDelphinium consolida\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cbr\u003e\"Shasta Daisy\" \u003cem\u003e~Chrysanthemum maximum~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Spurred Snapdragon\" \u003cem\u003e~Linaria maroccana~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"Sweet William\" \u003cem\u003e~Dianthus barbatus~,\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eand \"Tussock Bellflower\" \u003cem\u003e~Campanula carpatica~.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtwork by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cynthiacliff.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCynthia Cliff\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/Wildflower_Meadow_Instructions.pdf?v=1755629390\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLearn more about how to establish a wildflower meadow here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31547779383341,"sku":"ss_shady_meadow_mix","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/shady_1.png?v=1754579865"},{"product_id":"hv-red-columbine","title":"Red Columbine - PollinateHV Local Ecotype","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Columbine is a welcome sign of spring and one of the most distinctive wildflowers you can invite into your garden. Its fascinating, nodding blooms appear to be two flowers in one: an inner yellow blossom cradled by an elegantly spurred, scarlet outer layer. This complex, lantern-like shape isn't just for show; it is nature's perfect design for feeding hummingbirds, who find the nectar stored in the hollow spurs irresistible. Beyond feeding the birds, this native perennial is a vital ecological hub, offering early-season nourishment for bees and butterflies and serving as the larval host plant for the Columbine Duskywing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the home gardener, Aquilegia canadensis is as versatile as it is beautiful. While it naturally thrives at the woodland edge in dappled light, it is surprisingly adaptable, happy in well-drained soils ranging from full sun to shade. It reaches a graceful height of about 30 inches, adding an airy, wild elegance to flower beds. Rugged and reliable, it is resistant to deer and establishes easily from its shiny, black pearl-like seeds, ensuring these ruby and gold gems return to grace your landscape year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis local ecotype seed is of Hudson Valley wild origin and has been scaled for production on our farm in Accord, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Stratification Required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - See \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinateHV is a collaboration between the Hudson Valley Seed Company and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theunderstory.org\/\" title=\"The Understory\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Understory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in support of threatened native pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We worked with a team of expert botanists, seed collectors, nursery growers and farmers to produce local ecotype native seeds to support at-risk Hudson Valley pollinators. You can find more information about this project at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pollinatehv.org\/seed-work\" target=\"_self\"\u003epollinatehv.org\/seed-work\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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