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Siberian larkspur

Scientific Name: Delphinium grandiflorum

Family: Ranunculaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Siberian Larkspur: A Splash of Blue for Your Garden

Delphinium grandiflorum, commonly known as Siberian Larkspur, is a beautiful addition to gardens, offering a vibrant blue hue perfect for bedding, borders, and containers.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Siberian Larkspur has hairy fruit, which could be a potential irritant if ingested.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Delphinium grandiflorum
  • Common Names: Siberian Larkspur, Chinese Larkspur, Bouquet Larkspur, Dwarf Chinese Delphinium
  • Family: Ranunculaceae (Crowfoot)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms: Delphinium chinensis
  • Other Species: Delphinium alabamicum (Alabama Larkspur), Delphinium alpestre (Colorado Larkspur), Delphinium gypsophilum (Pinoche Creek Larkspur), Delphinium bicolor subsp. bicolor

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to eastern and northern Asia, including northern China, Mongolia, and the steppes of regions in that area.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Herbaceous perennial
  • Finely cut foliage
  • Blue or whitish flowers
  • Grows on 2- to 3-foot stalks
  • Hairy fruit

Cultivars

  • 'Blue Mirror'
  • 'Connecticut Yankee'
  • 'Blue Butterfly'
  • 'Summer Nights' (light purplish blue blooms)

Additional Information

  • The plant is a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
  • It is considered a dicot.
  • It is suitable for zones 4 to 7.