Aquilegia chrysantha

Golden Columbine

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Herbaceous perennial native to the mountains of SW North America, featuring distinctive spurred golden flowers and blue-grey foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Golden Columbine
Family Ranunculaceae
Genus Aquilegia
Species Chrysantha
Origin Southwestern United States / Mexico
Blooming Late spring to early summer; yellow spurred flowers attract hummingbirds.
Leaf Color Blue-grey
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam rich in organic matter. Avoid heavy clay to prevent root rot.

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Watering

Moderate water during active growth. Allow soil surface to dry between waterings. Reduce watering post-flowering for dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial shade in hot climates; tolerates full sun only in cooler regions requiring afternoon protection.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before blooming cycle begins.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to prevent excessive self-seeding. Cut back foliage after seed set to maintain tidiness.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
8 – 15
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
15% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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