
Delphinium tricorne
Dwarf Larkspur (Delphinium tricorne)Buttercup Family Dwarf Larkspur, is a spring ephemeral native to rich woodlands and calcareous soils of the eastern United States. This species typically grows 1-1.5 feet tall and produces striking, spurred violet flowers from April to May. It thrives in partial to full shade environments. It spreads through colonial offsets and through re-seeding. Blooms: Purple, 1-2 weeks, April-MayLeaves: Deeply lobed leaves are similar to Geranium leavesHeight: 1-1.5’Space: 1-2'Soil: Average-MoistExposure: Full shade-Part shadeFauna: Hummingbird and long-tongue bees Seeds: Seeds are produced in a 3-parted capsuleDeer Resistance: HighZone: 4-8Native Status: NC native, uncommon in the Mountains, rare in the Piedmont and Coastal PlainProvenance: TN, seed and asexually produced