Red Larkspur

Delphinium nudicaule

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Delphinium
Species:
Delphinium nudicaule

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Geophyte
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun
Bloom Colors:
Red, Orange

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky slopes and open woodlands

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: 90 days cool/moist stratification (38F) in darkness

Establishment: This species is generally distributed in Oregon and California

Source: npn.rngr.net