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Delphinium elatum

Candle Delphinium, Candle Larkspur

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Linda Engstrom

 

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.