Royal Larkspur

Delphinium variegatum

Royal larkspur is a California grassland perennial with unusually large, deep royal-purple flowers in spring, a showy, drought-tolerant, summer-dormant native for sunny meadows and gardens. All parts are toxic.

Family: Ranunculaceae
Type: wildflower
Lifespan: perennial
Height: 0.5–2 ft
Spacing: 0.5–1.5 ft apart
Light: sun
Soil moisture: dry, moist
Soil pH: neutral
Bloom: March, April, May
Bloom colors: purple, blue
Wildlife value: pollinators, butterflies
Landscape uses: border, container
Native states: CA