species 3,020 observations
Alpine Larkspur
Delphinium elatum
Field notes
Delphinium elatum is a species of flowering plant in the buttercup family Ranunculaceae, known by the common names alpine delphinium, bee larkspur, or candle larkspur. It is native to temperate Asia and Europe, it is an erect herbaceous perennial growing to 1.8 m (5.9 ft), with deeply divided leaves. It produces spikes of blue or purple flowers in summer.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Soil
- Organic
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Rabbits
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension.