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Delphinium luteum

Also Known As

  • Yellow Larkspur

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 8a-9b

Delphinium luteum plant details

Delphinium luteum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium luteum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
Uses: endangered

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium luteum

USDA Zones: 8a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Delphinium luteum plant

How to Grow Delphinium luteum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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