Candle larkspur (Delphinium elatum)
Candle larkspur, also known as Bee larkspur, Alpine delphinium
Delphinium elatum is a striking ornamental plant, known for cultivars such as 'Magic Fountains', 'Dwarf Pacific', 'New Millennium', 'Pacific Giant', and several varieties of 'Aurora'. The scientific name Delphinium elatum was first attributed by Carl Linnaeus, the Swedish botanist, in 1753.
Key Facts About Candle larkspur
Attributes of Candle larkspur
Lifespan
Perennial, Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
70 cm to 1.3 m
Spread
30 cm
Leaf Color
Green Blue
Flower Size
2.5 cm to 5 cm
Flower Color
Blue White Pink Purple
Scientific Classification of Candle larkspur
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Buttercups, poppies and allies
Family
Buttercup
Genus
Larkspurs
Species
Candle larkspur
Toxicity
ingested, contact with sap, chewing the leaves or stems