larkspurleaf tickseed
Anacis delphiniifolia
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Larkspurleaf tickseed (Anacis delphiniifolia) is a perennial for naturalized plantings. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and bears yellow blooms up to 3 inches across in midsummer, and butterflies visit the flowers. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal. Drought tolerance makes it a good pick for sandy or rocky spots.
Pairs well with Mountain mint, Feather reed grass, and Buffalo grass.
Native range
Southeastern United States.