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Sierra Larkspur

Delphinium glaucum

Sierra larkspur is a towering western perennial of wet mountain meadows and streambanks, with long spires of blue-purple flowers, a dramatic native for moist, sunny ground. All parts are toxic.

Family
Ranunculaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
3–7 ft
Spacing
0.5–1.5 ft apart
Light
sun, 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
AK, CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, WA, WY