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
- 2–6 ft
- Spacing
- 0.5–1.5 ft apart
- Light
- part shade
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Soil pH
- neutral
- Bloom
- June, July, August
- Bloom colors
- blue, purple
- Wildlife value
- pollinators, butterflies
- Landscape uses
- border
- Native states
- NC, OH, PA, TN, VA