DENVER GOLD® columbine
Aquilegia chrysantha
DENVER GOLD® columbine is a particularly showy selection of the golden columbine of the southern Rockies. The huge, yellow flowers can be over three inches across and the spurs are even longer. The plants often bloom from May to autumn frost and self sow generously. Grown from seed.
See the plant story here. Tips from the pros: Remove spent flowers in late June to encourage longer blooming. Foliage often declines in mid-summer so cut it back to the ground and allow it to regrow for fall. Best planted in masses since they can smother smaller plants. May self-seed. Tolerates dry shade.
See the plant story here. Tips from the pros: Remove spent flowers in late June to encourage longer blooming. Foliage often declines in mid-summer so cut it back to the ground and allow it to regrow for fall. Best planted in masses since they can smother smaller plants. May self-seed. Tolerates dry shade.
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Height | 30-36 inches |
| Width | 16-20 inches |
| Flowering Season | Late spring to frost |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Shade |
| Water Needs | Moderate to moist |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 3-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AZ, CO, NM, TX, UT |
| Year Introduced | 2001 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance and allow to go to seed. Thin out any undesireable seedlings. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 9000 ft |
