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As a rule, wildflower seed is planted in the fall. This is so that winter freezing and thawing can help scarify the seeds, and break the seed coats. If you think about it, it makes sense; in the wild, these flowers would drop their seed in the fall; all you’re trying to do is mimic their natural conditions.
Good luck!
Agree with Garden Girl. You can also start the seeds on moist papertowel in a zip type plastic bag, sunny south window, for transplanting outside later.
Columbine is a Biannual, will grow but not bloom the first year, blooms second season.
have fun
In the spring, after danger of frost is gone and soil is beginning to warm should be fine. I would say no earlier than
Easter ( mid-April) in your particular zone.