species 376 observations

Tall Larkspur

Delphinium exaltatum

Field notes

Supports All

23 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Pink-washed Leafroller Moth, Polychrysia morigera 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Black-and-gold Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee 21

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Part shade
Moisture: Well drained Moist
Soil: Organic
Soil pH: Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.