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Delphinium californicum Torr. & Gray
California coast larkspur, California larkspur
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
USDA Symbol: DECA
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
Stout, leafy, unbranched stems rise 2-6 ft. from a woody root system. Leaves are palmately divided 5-7 times, the division being lobed and toothed. Flower spikes are dense, up to 20 in. long, and sometimes branched in the lower portions. The showy sepals are whitish, tinged with green or lavender. The pea-like flowers are bluish-purple.
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Blue , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: Outer Coast Ranges from San Francisco to Monterey Cos.
Native Habitat: Moist, partly shaded ravines & slopes below 2000 ft.
USDA Native Status: L48(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Moist, well drained soil.
Conditions Comments: Needs protection from snails and slugs.
Propagation
Description: Sow seed.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: No pretreatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
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USDA: Find Delphinium californicum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Delphinium californicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
