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Botanical name: Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana
Showy, large golden yellow nodding flowers on slender stems with graceful spurs; makes for long lasting cut flowers; good for naturalizing partially shaded areas, also deer resistant.
Other names: Hinckley’s Columbine, Granny’s Bonnet, Crowfoot
| Hardiness zone | 5a |
|---|---|
| Flower color | yellow |
| Foliage type | deciduous * |
| Plant form | upright spreading |
| Mature height | 24 inches |
| Spread | 24 inches |
| Light requirements | full sun to shade |
| Moisture requirements | average to moist |
| Plant origin | Texas Native |
* deciduous = loses leaves in winter
Texas Gold Columbine features bold nodding yellow bell-shaped flowers with gold spurs at the ends of the stems from early to late spring. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its ferny compound leaves remain bluish-green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Texas Gold Columbine is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;
Insects
Texas Gold Columbine is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Mass Planting, Rock/Alpine Gardens, Border Edging, General Garden Use, Groundcover, Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens, Container Planting
Texas Gold Columbine will grow to be about 20 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 24 inches. Its foliage tends to remain dense right to the ground, not requiring facer plants in front. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 6 years.
This plant performs well in both full sun and full shade. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This species is native to parts of our region.
Texas Gold Columbine is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.
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