Dwarf Larkspur
Delphinium tricorne
Dwarf larkspur is a beloved spring-ephemeral woodland perennial of the eastern states, carpeting rich forests with blue, purple, and white flowers before going dormant, a choice native for part shade. All parts are toxic.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Type
- wildflower
- Lifespan
- perennial
- Height
- 0.5–1.5 ft
- Spacing
- 0.5–1.5 ft apart
- Light
- part shade
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Soil pH
- neutral
- Bloom
- March, April, May
- Bloom colors
- blue, purple, white
- Wildlife value
- pollinators, butterflies
- Landscape uses
- border, container
- Native states
- AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, WV