Aquilegia aurea
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Aquilegia aurea
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial shade
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Cool
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- Mountain meadows of North America
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Aquilegia aurea is
Aquilegia aurea is a wildflower that grows as an herbaceous perennial. It thrives in mountain meadows where it prefers cool temperatures.
You will find this plant adapts best to partial shade. If you provide medium water and a moderate humidity environment, it stays comfortable.
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The plant contains cyanogenic glycosides which can be harmful if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Aquilegia aurea
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-Colonial
Mountain life
For centuries, this plant flourished in its native mountain meadows. Indigenous communities likely observed its cycle in the wild landscape.
- 19th century
Botanical collection
Collectors began recording specimens of these wildflowers during early expeditions. They documented the plant based on its distinct growth habits.
- 20th century
Garden introduction
The plant transitioned into curated spaces as interest in native wildflowers grew. Growers began propagating it from seed for home landscapes.
- Present day
Contemporary care
You now manage this wildflower by mimicking its mountain origins. It remains a seed-grown addition to gardens that favor cool, shaded spots.
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Frequently asked about Aquilegia aurea
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Aquilegia aurea?
Aquilegia aurea is a species in the Aquilegia genus. Commonly known as Aquilegia aurea, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Mountain meadows of North America.
How do you care for Aquilegia aurea?
Reference care guidance for Aquilegia aurea: partial shade light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Aquilegia aurea?
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