Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Denver Gold’
Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' is a N. American columbine with large, golden-yellow flowers and long, elegant curved spurs.
Aquilegia chrysantha ‘Denver Gold’ is one of the showiest of the North American columbines with large, over 3 inch wide, golden-yellow flowers with long elegant curved spurs on vigorous erect plants reaching from 24 to 36 inches tall with a 15 to 20 inch spread. Tough and mildew resistant, more tolerant of sun, heat and dry shade. Dead-head to encourage re-blooming. Plant en-mass in the border. Pollinator attractor. Not deer resistant.
Common Name: Golden Columbine
Family: Ranunculaceae (The Buttercup Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-8
Light: Part Shade Part Sun Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies Bees Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist woodlands, aspen groves, canyons.
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