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yellow columbine

Scientific Name: Aquilegia flavescens var. miniata

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Golden Columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha)

The Golden Columbine, scientifically known as Aquilegia chrysantha, is a captivating perennial wildflower admired for its vibrant yellow flowers and graceful form.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several species of columbine are commonly found in gardens.
  • Columbines possess spurs that may be of interest.

Considerations for Children

  • Several species of columbine are commonly found in gardens.
  • Columbines possess spurs that may be of interest.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aquilegia chrysantha
  • Common Names: Golden Columbine, Yellow Columbine
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup family)
  • Synonyms for Yellow Columbine (Aquilegia flavescens): A coerulea var flavescens, A flavescens var miniana

Distribution and Habitat

  • Aquilegia chrysantha is native to the southwestern United States.
  • Aquilegia flavescens is a wildflower native to mountain meadows, open woods, and alpine slopes of the Rocky Mountains from Utah north into British Columbia and Alberta.
  • The golden columbine occurs in southwest Utah through Arizona.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • This bushy perennial columbine grows one to three feet tall.
  • It features clear yellow flowers that are approximately 1.5 inches wide.
  • Flowers have spurs, which can be quite long in some varieties.
  • Leaves are described as blades, pale yellow, and range from 13 to 23 mm long.
  • Stems can range from 10 to 70 cm.
  • Ultimate leaf segments range from 15 to 45 mm long.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The Golden Columbine's yellow blooms attract hummingbirds.

Cultivars and Hybrids

  • 'Yellow Queen' is a cultivar of Aquilegia chrysantha featuring lemon-yellow spurred flowers.
  • 'Texas Gold' is a variety known for its butter-yellow blossoms with graceful cups and long spurs.
  • 'Origami Yellow' Columbine features bright and cheery yellow flowers.
  • 'Swan Pink and Yellow' (Aquilegia caerulea 'Swan Pink and Yellow') has soft coral-pink outer petals with creamy tips and pastel yellow inner petals.

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