Tall Larkspur
Delphinium exaltatum
Ranunculaceae
Other names
American Bee Larkspur
Growth habit
Herbaceous
Perennation
Perennial
Native distribution
AL, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV
Location
Source of plant
Munchkin Nursery & Gardens
Description
Stem to 2m, smooth; leaves large, pale beneath, divided into a few cuneate to lanceolate segments 1-2.5cm wide, these with 1-4 coarse, sharp lobes above the middle; raceme elongate, often compound, to 3dm, the pedicels and often the axis pubescent; lowest pedicels1-2.5cm; flowers blue or purple; spur 10-15mm; lateral sepals 9-11mm; seeds triangular, wrinkled, otherwise smooth and shining.
USDA Hardiness Zone
5