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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Delphinium nudicaule
Delphinium nudicaule Torr. & A. Gray
Red Larkspur, Orange Larkspur, Christmas Horns
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: DENU
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
A usually 1-2 ft. delphinium with finely dissected basal and stem leaves. The orange-red flowers are cornucopia-shaped and occur in a few-flowered raceme.
The red flowers attract hummingbirds.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Up to about 4 feet tall, often shorter.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , OrangeBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: CA , ORNative Distribution: C. & n. CA & s. OR
Native Habitat: Dry, wooded or shrubby foothills below 6500 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Dry, rocky soils.
Conditions Comments: Needs protection from snails and slugs.
Propagation
Description: Sow seed.Seed Treatment: No pretreatment is necessary although 1 month stratification may improve results.
Commercially Avail: yes
Find Seed or Plants
Find seed sources for this species at the Native Seed Network.
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 nudicaule in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Delphinium nudicaule in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Delphinium nudicaule
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-06Research By: TWC Staff