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Aquilegia chrysantha (golden columbine)
Aquilegia chrysantha (golden columbine)
Tall native columbine · Glowing yellow flowers that bloom in late spring · Attracts hummingbirds
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Golden Columbine is a tall, elegant native perennial known for its luminous yellow flowers and graceful form. Blooming in late spring through early summer, it sends up upright stems topped with nodding, spurred flowers that glow in the garden and draw hummingbirds in immediately.
Plants have an open, airy habit that adds height without heaviness, making Golden Columbine a beautiful choice for borders, natural plantings, and pollinator gardens. It adapts easily to a range of garden conditions and is not fussy about soil, as long as drainage is good.
If spent flower stems are trimmed back after the first bloom, plants often produce a lighter second flush. This is a long-lived, dependable perennial that brings movement, color, and wildlife activity to the garden.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Bright golden-yellow flowers
- Tall, elegant growth habit
- Strong hummingbird attraction
- Long bloom window with possible rebloom
- Easy, adaptable perennial
- Native species well suited to natural gardens
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Regular; prefers consistent moisture
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
- Growth habit: Upright, airy, clumping
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2–4 ft. × 1.5–2 ft.
- Flower color: Golden yellow
- Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
- Wildlife: Hummingbirds
- Foliage: Soft green, finely divided
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun or light shade
- Ensure soil drains well
- Water regularly during establishment
- Cut back spent stems to encourage rebloom
CARE MADE EASY
- Deadhead after bloom for tidier plants
- Cut back foliage in fall or early spring
- Allow plants to self-seed lightly if desired
- Minimal fertilization required
BEST USES
- Pollinator and hummingbird gardens
- Perennial borders
- Native plant gardens
- Cottage and natural-style landscapes
- Mixed perennial beds
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Golden Columbine if you:
- Want bright spring-to-early-summer color
- Garden for hummingbirds
- Like tall, graceful perennials
- Need adaptable plants for mixed sun conditions
- Enjoy low-fuss native species
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.