Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
elatum
ID:
640685

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 531 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640017



Common Names

  • Larkspur
  • Delphinium
  • Elatum Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinastrum elatum Spach [unknown]
  • Delphinastrum hybridum Spach [unknown]
  • Delphinastrum urceolatum Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Delphinium alpinum hebecarpum Kulikov [unknown]
  • Delphinium atropurpureum Pall. [unknown]
  • Delphinium belladonna (Kelw.) Bergmans [unknown]
  • Delphinium clusianum Host [unknown]
  • Delphinium cryophilum Nevski [unknown]
  • Delphinium davuricum Georgi [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum belladonna Kelway [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum bosniacum Pawł. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum bosniacum (Pawł.) Starm. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum cryophilum (Nevski) Jurtzev [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum macrotepalum Starm. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum pubicaule Borbás [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum pubicaule (Borbás) Dostál [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum tiroliense (A.Kern. ex Dalla Torre) Hegi [unknown]
  • Delphinium elisabethae eglandulosum Kem.-Nath. [unknown]
  • Delphinium gratum Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Delphinium hirsutum Pers. [unknown]
  • Delphinium hispidum Steven ex DC. [unknown]
  • Delphinium hybridum L. [unknown]
  • Delphinium intermedium [Soland.] [unknown]
  • Delphinium kioviense Besser ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Delphinium mixtum Loisel. [unknown]
  • Delphinium palmatifidum DC. [unknown]
  • Delphinium speciosum Janka ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Delphinium tauricum Pall. ex M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Delphinium tiroliense Kern. ex Dalla Torre [unknown]
  • Delphinium urceolatum Jacq. [unknown]
  • Delphinium alopecuroides W.Bull ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Delphinium macrotepalum (Starm.) Landolt [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum productum Serg. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum parviflorum Serg. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum grandiflorum Serg. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum giganteum Serg. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum gracile Serg. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum alpinum Serg. [illegitimate]
  • Delphinium elatum grandifolium Serg. [unknown]
  • Delphinium elatum glabrum Serg. [invalid]

Description

Delphinium elatum (also called Tall Larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with blue or purple flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and typically grows in moist meadows and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium elatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea or as a garnish for salads.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Delphinium elatum sub. helveticum Pawł.
Delphinium elatum sub. nacladense (Zapał.) Holub
Delphinium elatum sub. polatschekii Starm.
Delphinium elatum var. sericeum W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium elatum has blue-violet flowers with a white eye, and the seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium elatum is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Delphinium elatum

Delphinium elatum can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Delphinium elatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium elatum?

Delphinium elatum

What is the family of Delphinium elatum?

Ranunculaceae

Where is Delphinium elatum native to?

Central Asia

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,

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