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Aquilegia, Golden Columbine 'Denver Gold'

Aquilegiachrysantha

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)

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Species

chrysantha (kris-ANTH-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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