Larkspur, Annual Delphinium

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Southern Europe

Growth Habits: Annual, up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m)

Watering Needs: Regular water, keep soil moist while growing.

Propagation: Seeds

Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 2: 94.

While growing up, I had a large flower bed with pink and blue delphiniums self seeding, and coming back every year, and one of my earlier remembrance as a kid is collecting the seeds out of the pods, to try to establish them in other parts of the garden.

Blooming Habits:
This Delphinium has blue, pink or salmon flowers in spring. They make excellent cut flowers.

Propagation:
Sow in the fall in Phoenix and other mild climates. Germination can take up to 4 weeks. Thin out 8 to 12 inches apart. Protect from slugs.