Tall Larkspur
Delphinium exaltatum
Tall larkspur is a rare Appalachian perennial that lifts elegant spires of blue-violet flowers in summer above rich woodland soil, a choice native for moist part shade. All parts are toxic.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Type
- wildflower
- Lifespan
- perennial
- Height
- 4–6 ft
- Spacing
- 1–2 ft apart
- Light
- part shade
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Soil pH
- alkaline
- Bloom
- July, August, September
- Bloom colors
- blue
- Wildlife value
- butterflies
- Landscape uses
- border, naturalizing
- Native states
- MD, MO, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV
Related native plants
More Delphinium species
- Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium tricorne)
- Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum)
- Twolobe Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum)
- Scarlet Larkspur (Delphinium cardinale)
- Desert Larkspur (Delphinium parishii)
- Subalpine Larkspur (Delphinium barbeyi)