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Aquilegia 'Texas Gold'

Also Known As

  • Texas Gold Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Aquilegia 'Texas Gold' plant details

Aquilegia 'Texas Gold' 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 mostly sun - mostly 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 heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia 'Texas Gold'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia 'Texas Gold'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Texas Gold Columbine produces bright sunny yellow flowers over an extended period from mid to late spring. The spurred flowers are visited by a variety of pollinators including butterflies, bees, and moths. The fine, fern-like soft blue green foliage provides a nice contrast with surrounding plants. Columbine are not always long lived perennials but readily reseed on bare soils. Provide this beautiful perennial to biennial with a moist, semi-shaded location for the best results. Texas Gold Columbine is a selection made from seedlings of Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinkleyana selected by Greg Grant. It is a Texas Superstar Selection.

Gardening facts about Aquilegia 'Texas Gold' plant

How to Grow Aquilegia 'Texas Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

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

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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