Delphinium bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
640436
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
J. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 7: 10 (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639768
Common Names
- Bicolor Delphinium
- Mountain Larkspur
- Mountain Delphinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium bicolor (also called two-colored larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with blue-purple flowers. It grows in open, dry meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower and is known for its attractive blue, purple, or white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium bicolor has bright blue and white flowers with a white eye. The flowers are borne in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delphinium bicolor is a hardy perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or division. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division should be done in spring or early autumn.
Where to Find Delphinium bicolor
Delphinium bicolor is native to the Mediterranean region.
Delphinium bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium bicolor?
Delphinium bicolor
What is the common name of Delphinium bicolor?
Two-Colored Larkspur
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium bicolor?
Woodlands, grasslands, and meadows
Species in the Delphinium genus
Delphinium aconiti, Delphinium acutidentatum, Delphinium aemulans, Delphinium afghanicum, Delphinium ajacis, Delphinium alabamicum, Delphinium albiflorum, Delphinium albocoeruleum, Delphinium albomarginatum, Delphinium alpestre, Delphinium altissimum, Delphinium ambiguum, Delphinium anatolicum, Delphinium andersonii, Delphinium andesicola, Delphinium angustipaniculatum, Delphinium anthoroideum, Delphinium anthriscifolium, Delphinium antoninum, Delphinium apolanum, Delphinium aquilegifolium, Delphinium arcuatum, Delphinium armeniacum, Delphinium aucheri, Delphinium austriacum, Delphinium autumnale, Delphinium axilliflorum, Delphinium bakeri, Delphinium balansae, Delphinium balcanicum, Delphinium barbatum, Delphinium barbeyi, Delphinium barlykense, Delphinium barrancae, Delphinium batalinii, Delphinium batangense, Delphinium beesianum, Delphinium bhutanicum, Delphinium bicarpellatum, Delphinium bicolor, Delphinium bicornutum, Delphinium biternatum, Delphinium bolosii, Delphinium bovei, Delphinium brachycentrum, Delphinium bracteosum, Delphinium brevicorne, Delphinium brevisepalum, Delphinium brunonianum, Delphinium bucharicum,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2759478: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.