Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
scopulorum
ID:
641365

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 9 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640697



Common Names

  • Scopulorum Larkspur
  • Scopulorum Delphinium
  • Scopulorum Larkspur


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Synonyms

  • Delphinium exaltatum Hook. [unknown]
  • Delphinium exaltatum scopulorum (A.Gray) Huth [unknown]
  • Delphinium hookeri A.Nelson [unknown]
  • Delphinium macrophyllum Wooton [unknown]
  • Delphinium scopulorum attenuatum M.E.Jones [unknown]
  • Delphinium scopulorum scopulorum [unknown]
  • Delphinium exaltatum scopulorum (A.Gray) Huth [unknown]

Description

Delphinium scopulorum (also called Scopulorum larkspur, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that can grow up to 1.2 m in height. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist meadows and grasslands at altitudes of 2,500-3,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium scopulorum is a popular garden plant, grown for its attractive blue-violet flowers. It is also used as an ornamental plant in flower beds and borders, and is often grown in containers. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium scopulorum has a bright red flower with a white center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium scopulorum is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through division of clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame or in the garden.

Where to Find Delphinium scopulorum

Delphinium scopulorum can be found in the Caucasus Mountains in Russia and Georgia.

Delphinium scopulorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium scopulorum?

Delphinium scopulorum

What is the common name of Delphinium scopulorum?

Rocky Mountain Larkspur

What is the optimal growing environment for Delphinium scopulorum?

Delphinium scopulorum prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

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-2760358: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.