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Also Known As

  • Aquilegia 'Mellow Yellow'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 23"-35"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 3a-10b

3" | $13

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Aquilegia vulgaris 'Mellow Yellow' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia vulgaris 'Mellow Yellow'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, gold and variegated
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 23 IN - 35 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, glowing, mass-planting, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia vulgaris 'Mellow Yellow'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Superb foliage plant for the partly shaded garden! Glowing yellow variegated leaves in a neat mound…white flowers mid spring are white on stems 2-3' tall. Especially stunning as a contrast to blue neighbors! Easy, average garden conditions; often self sows…seedlings will be 90% variegated like its parents. We just let them 'glow'! Deer resistant, even tolerates rooty areas in dry shade with just a bit of coddling to get it established.  USDA Zone 3  3" pot

Gardening facts about Aquilegia vulgaris 'Mellow Yellow' plant

How to Grow Aquilegia vulgaris 'Mellow Yellow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • gold
    • chartreuse
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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