This herbaceous perennial produces golden yellow flowers from late spring to fall. Hummingbirds are attracted to the nectar-rich flowers. The fern-like foliage is a rich green color. This plant is biennial, which means it blooms the second year of its life cycle. Golden columbine is native along streams and canyons of the Southwest, growing in moist, rich soil. Golden columbine grows well in full sun at upper elevations, but requires ample water and shady exposures in low deserts.
Aquilegia chrysantha (Golden Columbine)
Aquilegia chrysantha
Golden Columbine 'Yellow Queen', Columbine 'Yellow Queen'
This herbaceous perennial produces golden yellow flowers from late spring to fall. Hummingbirds are attracted to the nectar-rich flowers. The fern-like foliage is a rich green color. This plant is biennial, which means it blooms the second year of its life cycle. Golden columbine is native along streams and canyons of the Southwest, growing in moist, rich soil. Golden columbine grows well in full sun at upper elevations, but requires ample water and shady exposures in low deserts.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 4 (-30° F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Flower Season | Spring, Summer |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Height | 2' - 3' (ft) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (ft) |
| Spacing | 12" - 18" (in) |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Cut Flowers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Image by: Wiki Commons
Image by: Wiki Commons
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