Delphinium carolinianum, commonly known as wild larkspur or Carolina larkspur, is an herbaceous perennial of the buttercup family that is native from Virginia to Missouri south to Florida and Texas. It is native to moist rich woods, thickets, ravines, hill prairies, upland sand prairies, rocky limestone glades, barren savannas, upland rocky woodlands.
Delphinium Carolinianum Care
Delphinium Carolinianum
What is the plant
humidity
Normal
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
14°C - 33°C
hardiness zone
4 - 7
difficulty
Medium
hibernation
Cold Period
toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water the plant well.
Pruning
To keep plants flowering well, you can divide them every few years, in spring. To improve their appearance, you should prune out any brown or yellow fronds.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks.
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Sunlight
Best grown in full sun to part shade.
Soil
A soil composed of peat moss, loam, or sand, or any soil mixture with good drainage can be used. The soil should not be overly fertile.
Temperature
Tender plant – may be damaged or killed by low temperature.
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Additional
The genus Delphinium has been long known for its toxicity in mammals.
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