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Little Larkspur

Delphinium bicolor

Little larkspur is a compact northern Rockies and Plains perennial with rich blue-and-white flowers in spring, an early, drought-tolerant native for sunny, dry meadows and rock gardens. All parts are toxic.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
0.5–1.5 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral
Bloom
April, May, June
Bloom colors
blue, purple
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
ID, MT, OR, SD, WA, WY