golden columbine
Aquilegia chrysantha
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
- Foliage color
- Glaucous green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha) is a perennial for borders, rock gardens, woodland gardens, and shade gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to moist soil of most types. Clear yellow flowers stand upright on long stalks and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Good drainage prevents crown rot.
Pairs well with Roma greater masterwort, Ornamental onion, and Rosemary.
Native range
AZ, CO, NM, TX, and 1 more places. See all 5
AZ, CO, NM, TX, and UT.