Scientific Name
Delphinium virescens
Files
Download Seed: The seeds of prairie larkspur are scaly. (80 KB)
Download Seedling: Prairie larkspur seedling two months after germinating. (71 KB)
Download Vegetative: The leaves of prairie larkspur are both basal and stem-borne. (77 KB)
Download Flowering: The flowers make up an inflorescence borne on a spikelike raceme. (40 KB)
Family Name
Ranunculaceae
Common Name
Prairie larkspur
Description
Delphinium virescens is a(n) perennial herbaceous, which grows 5 dm to 12 dm in height. This species is commonly found prairies and pastures in Minnesota, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Texas. The leaves are alternate. Delphinium virescens has white blue-white flowers that bloom from May to June.
Horticulture Notes
Seed Collection: Collect seed in Apr.-Jun.
Germination: Stratification
Vegetative Propagation: Division of rootstock in early spring or late fall
Soils: Sandy, loam, and clay
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Prefers moist conditions
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