Medium
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Species
Aquilegia chrysantha
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Aquilegia chrysantha var. chaplinei
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Light
- Partial sun
- 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 plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
At a glance
What Aquilegia chrysantha is
Aquilegia chrysantha is an herbaceous wildflower from North American mountain meadows. It carries long, spurred flowers that reach above delicate, divided foliage.
You will find this plant likes the cool air and moderate humidity found in elevated landscapes. It grows best where it can receive partial sun and consistent moisture.
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- Rank
- Species
- Most common light
- Partial sun
- Most common watering
- Medium
- Most common temperature
- Cool
- Most common humidity
- Moderate
The plant contains cyanogenic glycosides that can cause irritation or illness 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.
Timeline
People and Aquilegia chrysantha
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Wild origins
People living in North American mountain regions observed these flowers in high-altitude meadows. They favored the plant for its hardiness in cool, rocky soil.
- 19th century
Entry to gardens
Collectors began bringing this wildflower into cultivated spaces. It became a fixture in mountain-style gardens as growers learned to raise it from seed.
- Modern era
Current cultivation
You now handle this plant primarily as a perennial wildflower. Growers focus on maintaining the specific cool, well-draining conditions it originally occupied in the wild.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.
Partial sun
1 of 1 (100%)
Cool
1 of 1 (100%)
Moderate
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Cultivars
Aquilegia chrysantha cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
Collectors
People growing Aquilegia chrysantha
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Questions
Frequently asked about Aquilegia chrysantha
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Aquilegia chrysantha?
Aquilegia chrysantha is a species in the Aquilegia genus. Commonly known as Aquilegia chrysantha var. chaplinei, a wildflower, and with a herbaceous growth habit. Native to Mountain meadows of North America.
How do you care for Aquilegia chrysantha?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Aquilegia chrysantha is Partial sun light, medium watering, cool temperatures, and moderate humidity.
How rare is Aquilegia chrysantha?
Aquilegia chrysantha is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
What else is Aquilegia chrysantha called?
Aquilegia chrysantha is also known as Aquilegia chrysantha var. hinckleyana, Aquilegia chrysantha, Aquilegia chrysantha f. pleiocalcarata, Aquilegia chrysantha var. rydbergii, and Aquilegia formosa var. chrysantha.
Where can I see real photos of Aquilegia chrysantha?
Browse public Aquilegia chrysantha collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Aquilegia chrysantha on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Aquilegia chrysantha, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Aquilegia chrysantha collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.