Aquilegia chrysantha

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Item # 20815
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3 to 6 $4.99
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Aquilegia chrysantha

Golden Spur Columbine

Quick Facts :: Growing Tips

Full and Afternoon Sun Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade All Day Shade Attracts Hummingbirds Resists Rabbits Western Only  Legend

Description:

30—36” x18” wide, (seed propagated). 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. Zones 4-8.

Special Notes:

Plant with Heuchera ‘Firefly’ or Geranium x magnificum for a stunning display!

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QUICK FACTS
USDA Growing Zones 4 - 8
Make the Most of Color! Yellow
Regions Hot Desert, Suitable for Elevations Above 7000 ft., Western Only
Rain 30in - 40in
Bloom Time Late Spring, Summer, Longblooming
Sun Full and Afternoon Sun, Morning Sun and Afternoon Shade, All Day Shade
Soil Average Garden Soil, Sandy Garden Soil
Moisture Regular Water
Height Medium - 12in. to 36in.
Attractive to Friendly Visitors Attracts Hummingbirds
Resistant to Hungry Critters Resists Rabbits
GROWING TIPS

These plants grow best in enriched soils that are well drained, avoid heavy, slow draining clay soils. columbine likes evenly moist soil. Overhead irrigation in late afternoon and evening hours may encourage powdery mildew.