Larkspur are traditional cottage garden flowers that are tall, inexpensive (they grow readily from seed), and make fantastic cut flowers. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for larkspur.

Stately spikes of purplish blue flowers on tall stems bloom in July and August. This first-rate plant brings real grace to any landscape. Handsome shallowly cut foliage forms a nice mound. Butterflies, bees and other pollinators visit the flowers. Excellent cut flower.

Jan 7, 2023 · Scientifically known as Delphinium exaltatum, it blooms tall spikes of blue to purple flowers from July to September. Growing 4-6′ tall along woodland edges and forest clearings in the Appalachian Mountains, the showy flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Oct 1, 2024 · For the best blooms, plant larkspur in full sun. Although these tall plants tolerate some light shade, they are likely to flop and require stakes. You can prevent this by sowing larkspur densely near tall neighbors or planting them along a wall or structure.

Aug 9, 2024 · Most larkspurs (Delphinium) are tall blooms needing staking and work great at the back of a flower border. Learn to grow this pretty perennial with our guide.

Tall larkspur typically grows 4-6' tall and features loose terminal racemes of gentian blue flowers which bloom in summer. Individual flowers (to 1" long) are complex and asymmetrical and feature five sepals, one of which is spurred into a distinctive prong resulting in the common name.

Dense, narrow cluster of numerous lavender-blue flowers and occasionally white flowers on the terminal stem. 5 petal-like sepals with one curved backward to create a spur and 4 smaller petals. The 2 lower petals may have whitish hairs.

Native to the Eastern United States, tall larkspur tends to grow on wooded hillsides. This 2 to 6 foot plant blooms light purple in late spring to early summer on upright stems. A large, sturdy plant, tall larkspur will tolerate more shade than the …

With its tall, colorful spires, Larkspur adds a dramatic and romantic touch to any garden. Beloved by cottage garden growers, these elegant blooms bring height, texture, and vibrant color to borders and flower beds. Here’s my guide to growing larkspur in your garden. What is Larkspur?

Dec 4, 2024 · Whiteish to pale lavender to the more typical dark-purple flowers are spurred and held in long terminal racemes above the foliage, up to 5 feet in height! This beautiful plant is certainly showy! Plant groups of 3 in perennial borders, cottage-style home, or …