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Delphinium tricorne

Also Known As

  • Delphinastrum tricorne
  • Delphinium flexuosum
  • Dwarf Larkspur
  • Spring Larkspur

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 18"-24"
  • W: 6"-9"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Delphinium tricorne plant details

Delphinium tricorne is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium tricorne

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring
Uses: ephemeral, self-sowing, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium tricorne

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A lovely dwarf, ephemeral "Larkspur" for the front of a woodland border. Plants form sort of a mound of dark green dissected foliage and shoot up dark purple flower spikes in early Spring. They never need staking and go dormant after spilling their cargo of seed.

Gardening facts about Delphinium tricorne plant

How to Grow Delphinium tricorne

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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