Phonetic: del-FIN-ee-um eks-all-TAY-tum
Tall Larkspur thrives in rich well-drained soil in full sun to shade. It is an important mid-summer nectar source for hummingbirds with a much later bloom time than other Delphinium species.
- Hardiness: 4 - 8
- Native Northeast Region: BONAP Map
- BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Shade
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: July, August
- Soil Type: Medium, Medium-Dry
- Mature Plant Size: 4'H, 2'W
- Plant Spacing: 2-3'
- Host Plant: Spotted Straw
- Attracts: Bees, Hummingbirds
- Advantages: Deer resistant
- Landscape Uses: Cottage garden, borders, mass planted
- Companion Plants: Joe Pye Weed, Foxglove Beardtongue
- Groundhog Resistant
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