Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
parishii
ID:
641183

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 12: 50 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000640515

Common Names

  • Parishii Delphinium
  • Parishii Larkspur
  • Parishii Larkspur Delphinium

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Synonyms

  • Delphinium amabile Tidestr. [unknown]
  • Delphinium amabile apachense Ewan [unknown]
  • Delphinium amabile clarianum Ewan [unknown]
  • Delphinium apachense Eastw. [unknown]
  • Delphinium coelestinum Rydb. [unknown]
  • Delphinium parishii parishii [unknown]

Description

Delphinium parishii (also called Parish's Larkspur, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with blue flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in meadows and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Delphinium parishii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cut flower for floral arrangements.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Delphinium parishii sub. pallidum (Munz) M.J.Warnock
Delphinium parishii sub. subglobosum (Wiggins) F.H.Lewis & Epling

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delphinium parishii has a flower with five petals that are usually blue, white, or purple. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Delphinium parishii is a perennial plant that grows in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Delphinium parishii

Delphinium parishii can be found in western North America.

Delphinium parishii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Delphinium parishii?

Delphinium parishii

What is the common name of Delphinium parishii?

Parish's Delphinium

What is the family of Delphinium parishii?

Ranunculaceae

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-2760187: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.