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Delphinium carolinianum, commonly known as Carolina larkspur, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the buttercup family. It is native to central and eastern North America, where it is found in prairies and rocky glades. It produces blue to white flowers in the spring.
Four subspecies have been named: D. carolinianum var. calciphilum - Native to cedar glades of the Southeastern United States D. carolinianum var. carolinianum - Widespread in central and eastern North America D. carolinianum var. vimineum - Native to coastal areas of the United States and Mexico D. carolinianum var. virescens - Native to the Central United States
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Delphinium
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 7-8
- Mature Height
- 0.2 m to 1.52 m
- Mature Spread
- 20 cm to 46 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Blue
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Carolina larkspur en Blue larkspur
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