Tall Larkspur
Delphinium exaltatum
What could be more elegant than the Tall Larkspur? With royal purple tubular flowers rising above the rest, it is not surprising that a variety of pollinators, including hummingbirds, flock to its blooms. Tall Larkspur also chooses to bloom later that its other native and hybrid cousins… save the best for last! Reserve a special place in a sunny border or a woodland edge for this stately beauty.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; average soil
Size: 4′ – 6′
Zone: 5 – 7
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract long-tongued bees, bumblebees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and hummingbird moths
