Aquilegia are clump forming perennials with attractive fern like blue-green foliage. In spring and summer they abound with spikes of pendulous flowers. They grow in any fertile, well-drained soil and can be grown in full sun but semi-shade preferred. Although drought tolerant once established Summer water recommended in hot dry districts.
Aquilegia chrysantha is a species aquilegia with divided leaves and yellow nodding flowers on spikes reacing 1m tall in spring and early summer. Winter dormant.
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