Golden columbine

Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha)

Golden columbine, also known as Southwestern yellow columbine

Golden columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha) is a robust perennial that adds a splash of yellow to your shade garden. It’s easy to grow and self-seeds readily. For optimal growth, maintain moist, well-drained soil without letting it get waterlogged. Removing spent blooms can encourage more flowering.

Key Facts About Golden columbine

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Attributes of Golden columbine

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
30 cm to 1.2 m
Spread
30 cm to 45 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
7 cm
Flower Color
Yellow White

Scientific Classification of Golden columbine

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Ranunculales
Family
Buttercup
Genus
Columbine
Species
Golden columbine

Toxicity

Ingesting the plant