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Golden Spur Columbine

Aquilegia chrysantha

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Aquilegia chrysantha (Golden Spur Columbine) blooms for months beginning in late spring with a profusion of large, cheerful yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds. Allow the plant to reseed itself to form colorful long lived colonies. (seed propagated).
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Description

30-36" tall x 18" wide. Native to the canyons of the Southwest, this is one of the most widely adapted of all columbines. A vigorous grower, it combines excellent heat tolerance and mildew resistance with a long display of fragrant yellow flowers in late spring. A good rebloomer if promptly deadheaded. Quite sun tolerant at higher elevations.

Planting & Care

Growing Aquilegia (Columbine)
Aquilegia (Columbine) are native, shade loving perennials that provide ample nectar for hummingbirds. They are resistant to browsing rabbits and deer.

  • These perennials grow best in compost enriched garden loam and dislike clay.
  • Should be mulched in dry climates with most types of common mulch materials.
  • Prefer regular watering to keep the soil moderately moist, but too much water makes them floppy.
  • Plant in part sun (morning sun/afternoon shade) or dappled shade, although at high elevation (above 7,000 ft.) they will do fine in full sun with regular irrigation. Aquilegia chrysantha and A. desertorum are the most sun tolerant.
  • Prepare the soil with good quality compost (not bagged manure, it’s too salty) and Yum Yum Mix.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Native
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Naturalizes
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Shade
  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Late spring to early summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Soil Type

  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil

Mature Height

30-36" tall

Mature Spread

18" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 4
  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8

Ideal Region

  • Suitable Above 7000 ft
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Western Only

Native To

North America

Awards

Plant Select®

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes
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