Delphinium elatum
Candle Delphinium, Candle Larkspur
Description
This perennial will grow 3'-6' tall and produces wonderful white flowers with dark centers that bloom during the spring. It will do well in full sun with regular watering.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Perennial Border, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.