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Columbine grows easily from seed in Iowa. There are many beautiful bicolor combinations available such as red and yellow, blue and white, and pink and white. The only drawback is its short flowering period from May to June, although removing the flower stems after the intial blooms will encourage a second flowering. Since it is low maintenace and self-seeds easily, columbine is a perfect addition to any garden.

Please note that the Zones listed above are USDA Hardiness Zones and are only given as a rough indication of whether a plant will grow and thrive in your area. Temperature variations and unusual weather conditions can affect plant survival. To assist plant survival during the winter, you may wish to place mulch over the areas in question or plant the flowers in an area away from walls or cement. Additionally, digging up bulbs and roots to overwinter indoors may be preferrable to keeping them in the ground.