Wild Blue Larkspur, Carolina Larkspur

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Wild Blue Larkspur, Carolina Larkspur Delphinium carolinianum Part shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, adapts to a variety of soils including clay but prefers rocky or sandy.  1-2 ft. height, blooms spring into summer, white to pale blue flowers. Germination Code:  C(60) Native Region:  Primarily in Central Basin Plateau of Middle Tennessee Attractive flower that looks best in clusters.  Dislikes competition and prefers barren ground where vegetation is sparse.  Attracts birds. (Delphinium virescens, Prairie Larkspur, is a sub-species of D. carolinianum.) flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;dry;clay flower;sun/shade;dry;loam flower;sun/shade;dry;sand