
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
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