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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: Seed is poisonous if ingested Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
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)
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
On May 24, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote:Editor's Note
Aquilegia is regarded as dangerous, in particular the seeds and roots. However, their acrid flavor generally helps to avoids poisonings.
The flowers of various species of Aquilegia were noted as historically being consumed with other fresh greens, and are reported to be very sweet, and safe if consumed in small quantities. The plant's seeds and roots are highly poisonous however, and contain cardiogenic toxins which cause both severe gastroenteritis and heart palpitations if consumed as food. However, this plant is better avoided due to its high toxicity; columbine poisonings may be fatal.
We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn gardeners, parents, and pet owners to look further for more information.
On Feb 28, 2009, Susan_C from Alameda, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:
One of my favorite columbines. It winter-sowed beautifully, and the plants are incredibly vigorous. I love the blue-green foliage, which is semi-evergreen in this climate, and the spectacular long-spurred yellow flowers.
On Jul 23, 2007, goosegirl from Happy Valley-Goose Bay Canada 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!
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:
, Flagstaff, Arizona Phoenix, Arizona Alameda, California Roseville, California Lula, Georgia 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 Crawford, Texas Cypress, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Granbury, Texas Tremonton, Utah Port Orchard, Washington Vancouver, Washington
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