Delphinium exaltatum

Also Known As

Tall Blue Larkspur

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

4a-7b

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Delphinium exaltatum plant details

Delphinium exaltatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium exaltatum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium exaltatum

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A late-blooming larkspur for summer AND shade, what could be better? This elegant woodland edge native loves humus rich, well-drained alkaline soils and native bee, butterfly and hummingbirds love it! Native from Maine to Massachusets to North Carolina and parts midwest.

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Tall Blue Larkspur thrives in shade! Give it rich well-drained soil in light to medium shade and it will reward you with many years of brilliant blue flowers. Native to the woodlands of Ohio and Pennsylvania, Delphinium exaltatum it is an important mid-summer nectar source for hummingbirds with a much later bloom time than other Delphinium species? Hardy to Zones 4 - 7.