Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold'
European Columbine
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European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold') - Description
The Columbine, Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold' is an enchanting columbine with unique golden yellow foliage in the spring. The impressive bright foliage is topped with contrasting blue to rose-colored flowers in late spring for a nice dramatic effect. As the season progresses, the leaves soften to a light yellow color. Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold' provides wonderful early season color that continues throughout the season!
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold') - Blooming
Columbines flower in Spring and early Summer, generally within May and June.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold') - Growth
Columbine are low maintenance plants.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold') - Planting
Plant seeds in well-drained soil with a pH between 5.5 and 5.8. Radicles should germinate in 2-3 days. Often times with Aquilegia, the flowers are left to fruit and produce seeds to allow for self-seeding.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold') - Pest
Leaf miners can cause leaf damage. Over-watering can cause root rot and crown rot.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold') - Interesting facts
Aquilegia is a large genus with many species and varieties. The flowers are known for their nectar-bearing spurs although some species are spurless. All species attract hummingbirds. The species A. caerulea is the state flower of Colorado. The roots and shoots of Columbine are highly toxic, but Native Americans did garnish their food with very small amounts of it as a flavor enhancer and to treat ulcers. It said to taste sweet.
European Columbine (Aquilegia vulgaris 'Woodside Gold') - Soil and irrigation
Columbines are not fussy with soil type just as long as there is adequate drainage. The soil should be kept moist, but not totally saturated with water.
