Aquilegia vulgaris 'Mellow Yellow'

Also Known As

Aquilegia 'Mellow Yellow'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 23"-35"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

3a-10b

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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

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

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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