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Yellow Mountain Columbine
Aquilegia flavescens
Yellow Mountain Columbine
In stock · from $14.99
A creamy-yellow flowering native columbine that is best adapted to alpine environments with cool summers. Thrives in shaded locations in rocky soil with moderate moisture availability. Readily crosses with A. formosa if their ranges cross and may have slightly pink tinged spurs. Great for naturalizing meadow areas.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-08.
Good to know
- Does well at higher elevations.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Tolerates shade.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Yellow Mountain Columbine get?
About 18-24" tall and 18" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Yellow Mountain Columbine need?
Full to Part Shade (<2 up to 6 hours Sun).
How much water does Yellow Mountain Columbine need?
Moderate water use.
Will Yellow Mountain Columbine grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Yellow Mountain Columbine in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $14.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Yellow Mountain Columbine wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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