Delphinium Species, Dwarf Larkspur, Spring Larkspur
Delphiniumtricorne

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um)
Species: tricorne (TRY-korn-ee)

Synonym:Delphidium flexuosum

Synonym:Delphinastrum tricorne

Synonym:Delphinium flexuosum

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
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)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds