Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
exaltatum
ID:
640723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 244 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640055



Common Names

  • Larkspur
  • Delphinium
  • Exaltatum Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinastrum exaltatum Nieuwl. [unknown]
  • Delphinium exaltatum typicum Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium tridactylum Michx. [unknown]
  • Delphinium urceolatum exaltatum (Aiton) Lam. [unknown]
  • Delphidium exaltatum (Aiton) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Delphinium exaltatum (also called Exalted 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 exaltatum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium exaltatum 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 exaltatum is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division of the root clump or by taking cuttings from the stems. It can also be propagated by seed, but this method is less reliable.

Where to Find Delphinium exaltatum

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

Delphinium exaltatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium exaltatum?

Delphinium exaltatum

What are the common names of Delphinium exaltatum?

Tall Larkspur, Tall Delphinium

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium exaltatum?

Dry slopes and open woodlands in Iran

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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