Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold'

Also Known As

Aquilegia chrysantha Denver Gold®
DENVER GOLD® Columbine
Golden Columbine
Yellow Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 32"-36"
W: 12"-32"

planting zones

3a-10b

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Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' plant details

Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 32 IN - wide, 32 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: big flowers, border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia chrysantha 'Denver Gold'

USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These fragrant long-spurred canary-yellow meadow flowers reflect the sunshine of their Rocky Mountain home. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Bathed in brilliant golden yellow hues, fragrant extra large blossoms, some reaching over 3 in. across, achieve an elegant grace note as long tapered recurving spurs stream from behind. Promising a repeat bloom with attentive deadheading, the blithe open flowers are borne on well-branched stems above a compact ferny mound of lobed bluish green leaves. The native species, Aquilegia chrysantha, wanders throughout the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico, while this robust Plant Select introduction brings an illuminated show to woodland gardens, the rockery and even a cut bouquet.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A particularly showy race of the golden columbine of the southern Rockies. The huge, yellow flowers can be over three inches across and the spurs are even longer. The plants often bloom from May to autumn frost and self sow generously. Perennial. Sandy soil or clay loam; not fussy. USDA zones 3-8 (up to 9,000').