A wonderful, native larkspur species. Has a graceful, vertical architecture and a long bloom period. When in flower is highly sought after by bumblebees. Flower color varies from a soft lavender to a deep purple, with each individual plant displaying it's own shade of purple. When plants are grouped, this feature creates a harmonious effect as the gradient of color blends and plays off one another.

This species native to the North American Midwest and is considered a near native in Ontario.

Height : 3-4 feet (90-120cm) Spread : 1-3 feet (30-90cm)

Bloom Period : July to August

Light : Full sun

Water : Medium

Soil : Sand, loam, clay

Zone : 4-8

Deer and Rabbit Resistance : Yes

Native Habitat : Meadows, plains and dry upland woods

Landscape Uses : Butterfly garden, pollinator garden, prairies, naturalization