

Columbines keep failing
Zone 6a NW North Carolina. I have had no luck with Columbine seeds cold-stratified for 2 months, so bought roots from Lowe's thinking they might be more resilient. Soaked the ends in water for 24 hours before planting and followed instructions. They hadn't moved at all in about a week so I pulled one up to check for new growth and there was mold in there! Are they just dead and a lost cause 😭