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



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.

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.

Additional

The genus Delphinium has been long known for its toxicity in mammals.

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