Delphinium elatum
Larkspur
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Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) - Description
Larkspur is native throughout the Northern Hemisphere and also on the high mountains of tropical Africa. The plants feature showy blooms from late spring to late summer, and are pollinated by butterflies and bumble bees. All this and they are resistant to deer as well. So use them generously in woodland themed yards or properties exposed to critters that would normally love to take a bite of your offerings in the landscape!
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) - Blooming
Many Delphiniums are blue, but they come in several colors including white, various shades of red, pink, lavender and purple.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) - Growth
Delphiniums are perennial plants although they are sometimes treated like an annual or biennial. Delphinium does best in full sun.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) - Planting
In areas that have mild winters, sow Delphinium seeds in flats or pots in the summer. Transplanted plants should be planted in early fall for spring and summer flowering.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) - Pest
Slugs, snails, and cyclamen mites. Other problems include Southern blight, powdery mildew, bacterial and fungal spots, crown and root rot, gray mold, white rot, rust, damping off, white smut, and leaf smut.
Larkspur (Delphinium elatum) - Soil and irrigation
Plants need rich soil. Poor soil should be amended with soil conditioners, such as lime for strongly acidic soils. It is important not to cover the root crowns with soil.
