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Hinckley's Golden Columbine

Aquilegia hinckleyana

Last reviewed: November 2026

Hinckley's Golden Columbine (Aquilegia hinckleyana)
Photo: Pbritti

Toxicity unknown

Hinckley's Golden Columbine (Aquilegia hinckleyana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–36" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

TX

Pollinators

butterflies, hummingbirds

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Chihuahuan Deserts

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.

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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 vouchered herbarium specimen records 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 vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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