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Aquilegia chrysantha [white flowered]

Also Known As

  • Aquilegia chrysantha var. Alba
  • White flowered Columbine

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-36"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 4a-10a

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Aquilegia chrysantha [white flowered] plant details

Aquilegia chrysantha [white flowered] is a deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aquilegia chrysantha [white flowered]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculales
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cut flower, reseeds, self-sows

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aquilegia chrysantha [white flowered]

USDA Zones: 4a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This perennial southwestern native is a natural for western gardens. Bright white flowers with long spurs from late spring into summer, float up to 36" above an 18" clump of dusty blue leaves. We love it when a plant is its own best background! Attractive to hummers and pretty much every other pollinator. Allow to seed to form long lived colonies. Drought tolerant with good drainage, occasional summer water keeps foliage looking fresh. Excellent naturalized with drought tolerant grasses. Sun to afternoon shade.

Gardening facts about Aquilegia chrysantha [white flowered] plant

How to Grow Aquilegia chrysantha [white flowered]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • 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

4a-10b

Size

Height: 8"-10"

Width: 8"-12"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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