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Delphinium nudicaule

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um) (Info)
Species: nudicaule (new-dee-KAW-lee) (Info)

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Red
Red-Orange
Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral nevadagdn On May 6, 2005, nevadagdn from Sparks, NV
(Zone 7a) wrote:

I'm trying this in the area where I grow all my Delphiniums--in dryish shade in rocks over clay loam. The others do well there, so I have hopes.

Neutral Baa On Jun 16, 2002, Baa wrote:

A very short lived perennial from California USA.

Has rounded, lobed, mid green leaves. Bears funnel shaped red, orange or yellow flowers with a spur.

Flowers June-August

Likes a well drained, fertile sol in full sun, shelter from winds.

Often grown as an annual.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Salt Lake City, Utah



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