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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Flowers: Showy
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Fruit is poisonous
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem

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Common names
  • Larkspur
  • Candle Delphinium

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Uploaded by Fleur569
Location: Kalama, Wa.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: Philadelphia 
Date: 05/02/2023
A one stem wonder, newly purchased plant.
Location: My Garden, Ontario, Canada
Date: 2018-06-30
A lovely mix of lavender and blue.
Location: My Garden, Ontario, Canada
Date: 2018-06-30
A close up of the bees (the center of the flower) on this delphin
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Brighton, MI
Date: 7-2009
Location: My Garden, Ontario, Canada
Date: 2018-06-30
A lovely soft lavender delphinium, blooming slightly earlier than
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Brighton, MI
Date: 2009-07-06
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Brighton, MI
Date: 7-2009
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Brighton, MI
Date: 2009-07-06
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Brighton, MI
Date: 2009-07-06
Location: Bordine's Greenhouse, Brighton, MI
Date: 2009-07-06
Location: Lucketts, Loudoun County, Virginia
Date: 2011-06-05
Plant Events from our members
Australis From January 14, 2024 to January 21, 2024 Bloomed
Very short stem; presumably less-than-ideal conditions. Have left it to see if it improves next year.
Australis On November 23, 2023 Transplanted
Planted in the front garden.
Australis On November 23, 2023 Obtained plant
Purchased from Pinewood Nursery.
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