Dwarf Larkspur
Delphinium tricorne
Dwarf larkspur is a beloved spring-ephemeral woodland perennial of the eastern states, carpeting rich forests with blue, purple, and white flowers before going dormant, a choice native for part shade. All parts are toxic.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Type
- wildflower
- Lifespan
- perennial
- Height
- 1–2 ft
- Spacing
- 0.75–1.5 ft apart
- Light
- part shade
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Soil pH
- neutral
- Bloom
- April, May
- Bloom colors
- white, blue, purple
- Wildlife value
- butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds
- Landscape uses
- border, container
- Native states
- AL, AR, DC, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, VA, WV
Related native plants
More Delphinium species
- Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum)
- Twolobe Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum)
- Scarlet Larkspur (Delphinium cardinale)
- Desert Larkspur (Delphinium parishii)
- Subalpine Larkspur (Delphinium barbeyi)
- Royal Larkspur (Delphinium variegatum)