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Aquilegia chrysantha var. chaplinei

Also Known As

  • Yellow Native Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 8"-12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Aquilegia chrysantha var. chaplinei plant details

Aquilegia chrysantha var. chaplinei is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional 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 var. chaplinei

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, rare, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia chrysantha var. chaplinei

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to our own southwest, this little darling shows off her subtleties – clumps of finely cut, very lacy, blue green foliage topped by 12” stems crowned with butter yellow fairy flowers with noticeably long, spidery spurs in late spring. Requires better drainage than most Columbines... moisture during growth and bloom, sun to part shade; perfect rock garden choice! Rare beauty.

Gardening facts about Aquilegia chrysantha var. chaplinei plant

How to Grow Aquilegia chrysantha var. chaplinei

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 32"-36"

Width: 12"-32"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 15"-30"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 8"-12"

  • mostly sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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