cardinal larkspur
Delphinium cardinale
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial shade
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Red
Garden uses
Notes
Cardinal larkspur (Delphinium cardinale) is a perennial for naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full sun to part shade and dry to average soil. It grows 3 to 6 feet tall and bears loose spires of brilliant red flowers in late spring and early to mid summer. Hummingbirds are the main pollinators of the red blooms.
Pairs well with Wild bergamot, Chia, and Purple top.
Native range
California and Baja California.