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Aquilegia chrysantha
Golden Columbine
Golden Columbine adds a bright pop of color to shady gardens with its lemon-yellow blooms. Sturdy stems rise above the fern-like foliage to show off the large, fragrant flowers. The nectar attracts, hummingbirds, hummingbird moths and butterflies. Removing spent flowers will prompt a second bloom.
Benefits
- Nectar source for hummingbirds, bees, butterflies
- Attracts hummingbird moths
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Brightens up shady areas with showy blooms
- Heat tolerant and resistant to mildew
- Fragrant blooms are perfect for cutting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Tolerates wide range of soils except heavy, poorly drained ones. Prefers rich, moist soils with light to moderate shade. Remove flowering stems after bloom to encourage additional bloom. Keep soils uniformly moist after bloom to prolong attractive foliage appearance. When foliage depreciates, plants may be cut to the ground.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9
Native Trivia
Aquilegia is the Latin word for eagle, referring to the petals that were thought to look like an eagle's talons. The common name Columbine comes from the Latin word for dove since Romans thought the inverted flowers looked like five doves.
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