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Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana (columbine) bears showy, pastel yellow and fragrant blossoms during mid spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has greyish green foliage that is matte and medium textured.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts birds, hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana (columbine) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.