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Delphinium Species, Red Larkspur, Orange Larkspur, Canyon Delphinium, Christmashorns

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um)

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Species

nudicaule (new-dee-KAW-lee)

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Synonym

Delphinastrum nudicaule

Delphinium sarcophyllum

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Red

Red-Orange

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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nevadagdn

Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) | May 2005 | neutral

I'm trying this in the area where I grow all my Delphiniums--in dryish shade in rocks over clay loam. The others do well there, so I have hopes.

Baa

| June 2002 | neutral

A very short lived perennial from California USA.

Has rounded, lobed, mid green leaves. Bears funnel shaped red, orange or...Read More

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Delphinium Species, Red Larkspur, Orange Larkspur, Canyon Delphinium, Christmashorns

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