Delphinium cardinale
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Delphinium cardinale

scarlet larkspur

  family ranunculaceae 
  genus delphinium 

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Identification
Genus  Delphinium Species  cardinale Variety  Cultivar  Common names  scarlet larkspur Family  RANUNCULACEAE Specimen number  S10210 Data source  HumGrdn p94
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Herbaceous perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  3' - 6' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to partial shade Water  Well drained Optimal soil texture  Rich Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  USDA zones 08a-09b AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Delphinium cardinale attracts hummingbirds. Scarlet larkspur can survive cold winter nights that go as low as 10� Fahrenheit. This plant does well in rich soils. Full sun to partial shade is best for growing this species. It prefers well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  yes Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Delphinium cardinale is thought to originate from Northern California and Southwestern Oregon.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Delphinium cardinale is an herbaceous perennial. Flowers: Scarlet larkspur has 1" flowers. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. Flowers occur in a range of colors including scarlet, yellow and orange.

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