Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
grandiflorum
ID:
640806

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640138



Common Names

  • Grandiflorum Larkspur
  • Grandiflorum Delphinium
  • Large-Flowered Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Chienia honanensis W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Delphinastrum grandiflorum Spach [unknown]
  • Delphinium bonatii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Delphinium chinense Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum album T.J.Feng & J.X.Huang [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum pilosum Y.Z.Zhao [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum roseolum Y.Z.Zhao [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum tigridum Kitag. [unknown]
  • Delphinium sinense Fisch. ex Link [unknown]
  • Delphinium virgatum J.Jacq. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum glanduliferum W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum chinense Fisch. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum grandiflorum [unknown]

Description

Delphinium grandiflorum (also called 'Large-flowered Larkspur', 'Large-flowered Delphinium', 'Blue Larkspur', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to western North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall, erect stems with blue flowers. It is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams in the western United States and Canada.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium grandiflorum is a popular garden plant, often used as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Delphinium grandiflorum var. fangshanense (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang
Delphinium grandiflorum var. gilgianum (Pilg. ex Gilg) Finet & Gagnep.
Delphinium grandiflorum var. mosoynense (Franch.) Huth
Delphinium grandiflorum var. deinocarpum W.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium grandiflorum has blue flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium grandiflorum can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.

Where to Find Delphinium grandiflorum

Delphinium grandiflorum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Delphinium grandiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium grandiflorum?

Delphinium grandiflorum

What is the common name of Delphinium grandiflorum?

Large-flowered larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium grandiflorum?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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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