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Delphinium barbeyi (Subalpine larkspur)
Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia

Delphinium barbeyi (Huth) Huth

Subalpine larkspur

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

USDA Symbol: DEBA2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

From its stout, woody rootstock, this larkspur sends up several, 2-5 ft., leafy stems. A compact, terminal flower spike is made up of showy, scented blossoms. The spurred flowers are rich, dark purple in color. Leaves are divided into three segments.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit:
Size Class: 3-6 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug

Distribution

USA: AZ , CO , NM , UT , WY
Native Distribution: Subalpine WY, CO, NM & e. AZ
Native Habitat: Shady, subalpine streams & meadow edges
USDA Native Status: L48(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade
Conditions Comments: Not Available

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Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Delphinium barbeyi in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Delphinium barbeyi in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Delphinium barbeyi

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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