Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
nuttallii
ID:
641128

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 12: 51 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640460



Common Names

  • Nuttall's Larkspur
  • Mountain Larkspur
  • Tall Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium columbianum Greene [unknown]
  • Delphinium exaltatum nuttallii (A.Gray) Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium nuttallii nuttallii [unknown]
  • Delphinium bicolor nuttallii (A.Gray) Huth [unknown]

Description

Delphinium nuttallii (also called Nuttall'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 nuttallii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements. It is also used to make perfumes and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium nuttallii has bright blue flowers that are bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium nuttallii is a perennial herb native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a bright, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out as they grow. Division of the root clump should be done in early spring or fall. The root clump should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in individual containers.

Where to Find Delphinium nuttallii

Delphinium nuttallii can be found in the western United States, from Washington to California and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Delphinium nuttallii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium nuttallii?

Delphinium nuttallii

What type of plant is Delphinium nuttallii?

Evergreen shrub

Where does Delphinium nuttallii grow?

It is native to China, Japan, and Korea

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-2760134: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.