Native to the Eastern United States, tall larkspur tends to grow on wooded hillsides. This two to six foot plant blooms light purple in late spring to early summer on upright stems. A large, sturdy plant, tall larkspur will tolerate more shade than the garden varieties and reseeds easily when happy.
- Family (English) Buttercup
- Family (botanic) Ranunculaceae
- Tree or plant type Perennial
- Native locale North America
- Size range Large plant (more than 24 inches)
- Light exposure Partial sun / shade (4-6 hrs light daily)
- Hardiness zones Zone 4, Zone 5 (Northern Illinois), Zone 6 (City of Chicago), Zone 7
- Soil preference Moist, well-drained soil
- Season of interest early summer, midsummer
- Flower color and fragrance Blue, Purple
- Shape or form Upright
- Growth rate Moderate