Delphinium filifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolium
ID:
640742
Status:
valid
Authors:
Iranshahr
Source:
cmp
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 171: 62 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640074
Common Names
- Larkspur
- Delphinium
- Filifolium Larkspur
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delphinium filifolium (also called Thread-leaved Larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with blue or purple flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and typically grows in moist meadows and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Delphinium filifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers are edible and can be used to make tea or as a garnish for salads.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delphinium filifolium has bright blue flowers with a white eye. The flowers are borne in a terminal raceme. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Delphinium filifolium can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.
Where to Find Delphinium filifolium
Delphinium filifolium can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.
Delphinium filifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delphinium filifolium?
Delphinium filifolium
What are the common names of Delphinium filifolium?
Threadleaf Larkspur, Threadleaf Delphinium
What is the natural habitat of Delphinium filifolium?
Dry slopes and open woodlands in Iran
Species in the Delphinium genus
Delphinium aconiti, Delphinium acutidentatum, Delphinium aemulans, Delphinium afghanicum, Delphinium ajacis, Delphinium alabamicum, Delphinium albiflorum, Delphinium albocoeruleum, Delphinium albomarginatum, Delphinium alpestre, Delphinium altissimum, Delphinium ambiguum, Delphinium anatolicum, Delphinium andersonii, Delphinium andesicola, Delphinium angustipaniculatum, Delphinium anthoroideum, Delphinium anthriscifolium, Delphinium antoninum, Delphinium apolanum, Delphinium aquilegifolium, Delphinium arcuatum, Delphinium armeniacum, Delphinium aucheri, Delphinium austriacum, Delphinium autumnale, Delphinium axilliflorum, Delphinium bakeri, Delphinium balansae, Delphinium balcanicum, Delphinium barbatum, Delphinium barbeyi, Delphinium barlykense, Delphinium barrancae, Delphinium batalinii, Delphinium batangense, Delphinium beesianum, Delphinium bhutanicum, Delphinium bicarpellatum, Delphinium bicolor, Delphinium bicornutum, Delphinium biternatum, Delphinium bolosii, Delphinium bovei, Delphinium brachycentrum, Delphinium bracteosum, Delphinium brevicorne, Delphinium brevisepalum, Delphinium brunonianum, Delphinium bucharicum,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2759772: Based on the initial data import
Mousa Iranshahr (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Iranshahr' in the authors string.