Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
nortonii
ID:
641115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dunn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1927: 247 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640447



Common Names

  • Norton's Larkspur
  • Mountain Larkspur
  • Tall Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium caeruleum tenuicaule Brühl ex Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium grandiflorum tenuicaule (Brühl ex Huth) Brühl [unknown]

Description

Delphinium nortonii (also called Norton's Larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and tall stems with blue, pink, or white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium nortonii is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium nortonii has white to pale blue flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium nortonii is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Delphinium nortonii

Delphinium nortonii can be found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia to California.

Delphinium nortonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium nortonii?

Delphinium nortonii

What is the common name of Delphinium nortonii?

Norton's larkspur

What is the natural habitat of Delphinium nortonii?

Grassy slopes and meadows in the mountains of western China

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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