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Twolobe Larkspur

Delphinium nuttallianum

Twolobe larkspur is a dainty western foothill perennial that opens deep blue-purple flowers in early spring before going summer-dormant, an easy, drought-tolerant native for sunny, dry 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
AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY