Aquilegia, Golden Columbine 'Denver Gold'

Aquilegiachrysantha

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a)
Species
chrysantha (kris-ANTH-uh)
Synonym
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
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anchorage, Alaska

Denver, Colorado

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Provo, Utah

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | November 2009 | positive

This Columbine has execeptionally large vivid yellow blooms. The blooms are very long lasting with very large spurs. A nice addition to...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | October 2004 | positive

This plant has large, very showy, yellow flowers that can measure over 3" across. The fragrant flowers reflect the sunshine of their Rock...Read More

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