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Aquilegia chrysantha

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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Aquilegia (a-kwi-LEE-jee-a) (Info)
Species: chrysantha (kris-ANTH-uh) (Info)

Synonym:Aquilegia chrysantha var. chrysantha

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

3 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	goosegirl	On Jul 23, 2007, goosegirl from Happy Valley-Goose Bay () wrote: This is the first time I've seen yellow columbines growing in my town. I've only had purples/pinks. It is growing well and I hope it will spread to beable to share it with my friends and family who love it too!
Neutral	frostweed	On Nov 28, 2006, frostweed from Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) wrote: Yellow Columbine Aquilegia chrysantha is native to Texas and other States.
Positive	Gabrielle	On Jan 16, 2006, Gabrielle from Washington, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: I love the bright yellow color. They brighten a slightly shaded area. Last year they bloomed twice! Stratification and light aid germination of seeds. Blooms late May to mid June in my garden.
Positive	nevadagdn	On Mar 24, 2005, nevadagdn from Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) wrote: This plant is not only attractive, but virtually indestructible in dry, well-drained, regularly watered shade.
Neutral	Baa	On Feb 11, 2002, Baa wrote: Large Aquilegia from the USA and Mexico. Has soft, mid green leaves divided 3, leaflets are lobed and gives the plant a ferny appearance. Bears outward to upward facing, pale to golden yellow flowers, some may have a pinkish tinge especially when the flowers age. Flowers May-August Likes a moist, well drained, humus rich soil in partial shade or sun.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

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Flagstaff, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Roseville, California
Greenville, Indiana
Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Slidell, Louisiana
Pinconning, Michigan
Sparks, Nevada
Belen, New Mexico
Granville, New York
Cornelius, North Carolina
Newport, North Carolina
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Conway, South Carolina
Arlington, Texas
Cypress, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Granbury, Texas
Port Orchard, Washington

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