Hinckley's Golden Columbine
Aquilegia hinckleyana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Hinckley's Golden Columbine is a Texas native perennial that produces distinctive golden-yellow flowers with long spurs from March through May. This compact plant forms neat clumps of delicate, blue-green foliage that remains attractive through most of the year.
In an HOA neighborhood
Hinckley's Golden Columbine is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The bright golden flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds during spring blooming season. The unique flower shape with long spurs makes it particularly valuable for long-tongued pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Hinckley's Golden Columbine need?
- Hinckley's Golden Columbine grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Hinckley's Golden Columbine bloom?
- Hinckley's Golden Columbine blooms in March, April, and May.
- Where is Hinckley's Golden Columbine native?
- Hinckley's Golden Columbine (Aquilegia hinckleyana) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Hinckley's Golden Columbine attract?
- Hinckley's Golden Columbine draws butterflies and hummingbirds.
- Is Hinckley's Golden Columbine HOA-friendly?
- Hinckley's Golden Columbine is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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