Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen'

'Yellow Queen' Columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha 'Yellow Queen')

Height, Spread: 2-3 ft for both

Water/Soil: Average-moist, well-drained

Light: Full sun-part shade

Bloom: Spring, bright yellow flowers

Native Range: SW USA and Mexico

Qualities: Attractive to pollinators, Deer-resistant

Notes: Aquilegia chrysantha is an herbaceous perennial wildflower commonly found in damp canyons in SW USA and Mexico. Attractive to bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators and moderately deer resistant. 'Yellow Queen' is known for its large, fragrant, bright yellow flowers. The flowers are more brightly colored than the straight species. Best used along garden borders, in perennial cottage gardens, or in naturalized areas.