Menzies' Larkspur

Delphinium menziesii

Physical Characteristics

Delphinium menziesii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. It is in flower from April to June. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Western N. America - British Columbia to California.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Parasiticide Poultice A poultice of the stalks and roots has been applied to sores[257].

Known Hazards

All parts of the plant are toxic[172]. The plant is most toxic when it is young[200].