© Ernie Marx

two lobe larkspur
Delphinium nuttallianum

Fort Collins

Dimensions: Height: 4.0 in. to 1.5 ft.
Spread: 10.0 in.; to 1.0 ft.
Growth Form: Herbaceous
Program Association: Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses: Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Requirements: Very Low, Low
Plant Community: Foothills, Mountains, Subalpine
Season of Bloom: April, May, June, July
Flower Color: Blue Shades, Purple Shades
Leaf Color: Green Shades
Aggressiveness: Not aggressive
Design Considerations: Drought Tolerant, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations: Limited Availability
Duration: Perennial
Natural Landscape Position: Fort Collins Model
1, 2
Soil Type: Variable
Pests/Disease Prone: No
Hazards/Toxic: Plant Parts Known To Be Poisonous For Livestock.

Notes

This species can be found on the eastern and western slopes of Colorado. Popular with native bees and butterflies.