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Delphinium barbeyi

Delphinium barbeyi (Huth) Huth

Subalpine Larkspur

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

Synonym(s): Delphinium exaltatum var. barbeyi, Delphinium occidentale var. barbeyi

USDA Symbol: DEBA2

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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 Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 5 feet tall.

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

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Shade

Benefit

Warning: Plants of the genus Delphinium contain toxins, and no parts of them should ever be eaten. They can be fatally poisonous to both humans and animals. Sensitivity to a toxin varies with age, weight, physical condition, and individual susceptibility. Children are most vulnerable because of their curiosity and small size. Toxicity can vary in a plant according to season, different plant parts, and its stage of growth; and plants can absorb toxic substances, such as herbicides, pesticides, and pollutants from the water, air, and soil.
Conspicuous Flowers: yes

Propagation

Propagation Material: Seeds
Description: Propagation is possible by seed.
Seed Treatment: Seeds require cold-moist stratification from 13-19 weeks for germination.

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National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:			FAC			FAC				FAC

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

From the National Organizations Directory

According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:

Native Seed Network - Corvallis, OR

Web Reference

Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

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: 0000-00-00
Research By: TWC Staff

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