Golden Columbine

Plant Name: Golden Columbine, Yellow Columbine, Southwestern Yellow Columbine

Aquilegia chrysantha A vigorous, clumg-forming perennia boasting masses of handsome, bright golden-yellow flowers.

Planting Sites: Needs good drainage but will adapt to clays if enough sand and/or organic matter is worked in to prevent waterlogging. Poor drainage causes crown rot. May go dormant during drought, but minimal moisture and adequate shade can prevent this.

Planting Instructions: Space plants 1’-2’ apart. Dig hole slightly larger than, but the same depth as the nursery
container. Carefully remove plant from container and gently loosen any compacted soil or roots around the root
ball. Plant at the same depth as the soil in the container. Mulch with crushed granite. Watering Instructions: Water use Medium

Comments: Attracts butterflies and bumblebees

Planting and care instructions provided by the Lindheimer Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas