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Delphinium carolinianum ssp. virescens

*Prairie Larkspur*

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Most photos by Ann Grandy and Sally J.A.Finzel, unless otherwise noted to the left. Please ask for permission before using images.

Please Note: These cool season plants go dormant during hot weather. They will regrow in the fall when the temperatures cool down.

Soil: Mesic(Medium) to Xeric(Dry)
Sun: Full to Partial
Height: 2'-4'
Color: Pale Blue-Lavendar
Bloom: June-July
Flowers: The flowers grow on a long slender spike. The upper sepal is spurred giving the Delphinium a distinct look. There are 5 sepals - the upper two are spurred, and 4 inconspicuous petals. Each 1" flower has about 20 stamens and purple colored anthers.
Leaves: The leaves are alternate and have leaf stems (petioles), then they are divided into 3 sections and divided again into long thin leaflets.

Suggested Uses:

The Prairie Larkspur is indigenous of the upland prairie. It is an excellent restoration plant as well as lovely specimen plant in the garden, particularly the rock garden. They are attractive to hummingbirds and are a lovely cut flower as well. They grow very well in sandy or gravel soils.

Interesting Facts:

Medicinal Uses: Dried, ground seeds have been used in anti-lice lotions and ointments.
Food Uses: Poisonous.
Other Uses: Cleanses the air and soil, by taking up toxins.
More Information:
Name: Delphinium is Greek for "Dolphin."

Option	Price	Quantity
Seed Packets (at least 25 seeds)	$2.95
3 1/2-inch pots	$4.95
6-pack	$6.95
5 3/4-inch pots	$8.95

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Do not use native plants for food or medicine based on the information in this website. The information listed here is included for entertainment only, not as a recommendation. Please do not eat any native plants!

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