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Little Treasure Dwarf Spur Columbine

Aquilegia chrysantha v. chaplinei 'Little Treasure'

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Aquilegia chrysantha v. chaplinei 'Little Treasure' (Golden Columbine) is a yellow flowered form of a columbine native to the shady canyons of southern New Mexico. The bright flowers face upwards to the sky and attract hummingbirds. A High Country Gardens introduction. Exclusive.
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15" x 10" wide, (seed propagated). The original seed for this rare native Columbine was collected in south-central New Mexico.'Little Treasure' is the result of many years of founder and chief horticulturist David Salman's breeding work with this plant to create a floriferous, uniformly-small-growing plant. With numerous bright yellow, upward-facing flowers 1" wide with 1 1/2" long spurs, it blooms for many weeks, beginning in late spring. The plant has a very attractive mound of foliage resembling that of a maidenhair fern. It thrives in compost-enriched soils and needs a semi-shade planting situation. Its diminutive size and colorful display of flowers make it very usable throughout the garden.

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

  • Bee Friendly
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Birds
  • Native
  • Cut Flowers
  • Container Planting
  • Small Spaces
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Shade

Bloom Time

Late spring to early summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Average

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil

Mature Height

15" tall

Mature Spread

10" wide

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Ideal Region

  • Coastal California
  • Hot Desert
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southwest
  • West
  • Western Only

Native To

North America

Special Groups

  • High Country Gardens Exclusive
  • High Country Gardens Introduction
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