Delphinium exaltatum

Tall Larkspur

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In July and August, stately spikes of purplish blue flowers appear on tall stems of the plant and brings real grace to any landscape. The shallowly cut foliage forms a nice mound. Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators visit the flowers. It also makes a unique and excellent cut flower.

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Height
36-48 Inches

Spread
18-24 Inches

Bloom/Seasonal Color
Purple Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Home Owner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Good Companions

Ox-eye Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides), Prairie Blazing Star (Liatris pycnostachya), Wild Bergamot (Monarda fistulosa), Wild Quinine (Parthenium integrifolium), Foxglove Beard Tongue (Penstemon digitalis), Meadow Phlox (Phlox maculata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

•

FAC

Nature Attracting

•	Butterfly
•	Beneficial Insects

Root

•

Fibrous

Season of Interest

•	Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

•	Moderate
•	Average

Special Uses

•	Fresh Cut Flower

Sun Exposure

•

Full Sun

USFS MO Ecological Map

•	Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

•	Butterfly Nectar