Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'

Also Known As

Yellow Queen Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-10b

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Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As if in flight, 'Yellow Queen's long outward-curving spurs trail behind its cheerful, bright yellow flowers. Soaring on tall slender stems above bushy and bluish green, fernlike foliage, the upfacing, fragrant blooms are good-sized and abundant. Owing its vigor and floriferous nature to its wild southwestern cousin, Aquilegia chrysantha, this cultivar makes a sunny partner for the lush purple leaves of Anthriscus 'Ravenswing'.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

The most bloomiferous & longest blooming of all Columbines & it’s FRAGRANT, too! Easily reaching 3’ tall & 2’ across, this vigorous, non-dwarfed Southwestern native bears an awesome number of large clear yellow blooms from Spring till mid-Summer here along California’s coast. The long nectar-filled spurs make for a sweet snack for butterflies & hummingbirds. Cut back for rebloom. It’s mildew resistant & reseeds too!