Delphinium cardinale
Scarlet Larkspur, Red Delphinium
Description
This 3'-6' perennial has a hot, red colored flower, about 4" long. This California native blooms in late spring to early summer. It loves the heat but it's best not to water it during the summer. Hummingbirds are attracted to Delphinium. Cut flowers are lovely.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Spring, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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.