Photo of Delphinium menziesii flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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Delphinium menziesii

Also Known As

  • Menzies' Larkspur

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-25"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Delphinium menziesii plant details

Delphinium menziesii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium menziesii

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 25 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium menziesii

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, blue/ deciduous, palmate foliage Zone 4-9. 20", PNW part shade-sun, moist, well drained

Gardening facts about Delphinium menziesii plant

How to Grow Delphinium menziesii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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