Yellow Larkspur, Yellow Delphinium

At maturity, this species reaches approximately 1 to 3 feet tall, presenting Palmate leaves, deeply lobed along with Tall spikes of bright yellow flowers, each flower has five petal-like sepals, followed by Oblong seed pods containing small seeds. These features are supported by a reliable Fibrous root system, ensuring stability and sustained growth.

Native to Native to western North America, Yellow Larkspur, Yellow Delphinium thrives in Prefers open meadows and rocky slopes at elevations around 4,000 to 8,000 feet. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zone 3 to 7. Whether grown indoor, in a curated garden or a more natural setting, its ecological requirements help maintain its vigor over time.

You can use our free plant identify app PlantPlants to chose the best spot for Yellow Larkspur, Yellow Delphinium, This plant prefers Full sun to partial shade and flourishes in Well-drained, sandy loam with a soil pH of about 6.0 to 7.0.

Yellow Larkspur, Yellow Delphinium needs watering,Moderate; do not let the soil dry out completely, guided by PlantPlants app, You can get plants daily watering schedule. to maintain Moist but well-drained, ensure steady hydration. Applying water through Drip irrigation or soaker hoses recommended supports even distribution and helps prevent overwatering or dryness.

Yellow Larkspur, Yellow Delphinium performs best within 40 F to 85 F. Its ideal growth occurs at around 65 F to 75 F, though it tolerates ranges from Minimum 30 F, Maximum 90 F. Additionally, maintaining Average home humidity levels are sufficient encourages healthy foliage and overall plant vigor.

Feeding with Balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) at the recommended Seasonal Application Frequency on PlantPlants App keeps nutrients balanced. Incorporating Compost or well-rotted manure enhances soil structure and fertility, while staying alert to Yellowing leaves, stunted growth helps you adjust care as needed to maintain optimal plant health.

Regular attention ensures this plant’s beauty and longevity. Prune back in early spring for Remove dead or damaged stems tidies its appearance, while Generally not required unless container grown may be necessary as it grows, requiring a If repotting, increase by 1-2 inches in diameter increase and a fresh 50% potting soil, 50% perlite. for Staking or Support. Tall flower spikes may require staking.

During Winter dormancy, growth may slow and some Leaves may die back in winter but will re-emerge in spring can occur. For those looking to propagate, consider Seed propagation, division and provide Cold stratification recommended for better germination when starting from seed. If using cuttings, follow Take cuttings in early spring and place in moist soil to ensure successful rooting and healthy new plants.

our free plant identify and care app PlantPlants can help you diagnosisYellow Larkspur, Yellow Delphinium problems.Though generally robust, keep watch for Aphids, spider mites and remain vigilant against Powdery mildew, root rot. Implementing Proper spacing, adequate airflow and applying Insecticidal soap for pests, fungicides for diseases when issues arise will help sustain the plant thriving.

This plant pairs nicely with Echinacea, Achillea (Yarrow) and shows None reported, making it a flexible choice for various Borders, wildflower gardens.

the Edible Parts: Leaves can be consumed with caution (young shoots only). Toxicty of Yellow Larkspur, Yellow Delphinium, Mildly toxic if ingested; use caution. learning about its Harvest young leaves in early spring, Used sparingly in salads; should not be used in large amounts, and Contains vitamins A and C but is primarily non-nutritive can be intriguing for culinary explorers. Some traditions highlight its Historically used in herbal remedies, though caution is advised due to toxicity or note its Known in traditional native cultures for its beauty and use in rituals.

With an Not evaluated but may be threatened in some areas, proper Habitat preservation, cultivation in gardens to reduce wild harvesting