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Tall larkspur

Delphinium exaltatum

Tall larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS
Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 11 U.S. states, including AL, KY, MD, ME, MO, NC…
USDA hardiness
Zones 3a–9a
Mature size
29"–6'
Sun
Part shade
Water
—
Bloom
Jul–Sep
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Tall larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum)
Delphinium exaltatum — Tall larkspur. Photo by NPS via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Tall larkspur (Delphinium exaltatum) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 3a–9a. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Jul–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, tall larkspur pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).

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