Prairie Larkspur Seeds
Delphinium virescens
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface of rich soil. To plant in the spring, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. This seed can also be planted indoors on the surface of a flat, and kept evenly moist and at a temperature of 60-65 degrees F until germination. Transplant seedlings after the last chance of frost.
Growing: Water the plants occasionally, especially in periods of dry weather. Keep weeds down, since this plant does not like competition. After blooming, it will go dormant; cut the stem down to the ground to allow for new growth and possible second blooming in the cooler weather of fall. If the flowers are left to mature, they will readily reseed. Watch out for snails and slugs, which will damage this plant.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems near the ground and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water. Handle these plants with care, since the seeds and leaves contain poison.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, this plant will produce papery light brown seed pods that open at the top when ripe. Mature seed will be a dark brown color. Remove entire stalks of ripe seed pods and spread them out to dry. Alternatively, the plants can be shaken over a container to remove the seed from the open pods. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Carolina Larkspur, Plains Larkspur, Penard's Larkspur, White Larkspur
Latin Name: Delphinium virescens
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest
Seeds per Ounce: 60,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 36 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, planting just below the surface of rich soil. To plant in the spring, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before direct sowing. This seed can also be planted indoors on the surface of a flat, and kept evenly moist and at a temperature of 60-65 degrees F until germination. Transplant seedlings after the last chance of frost.
Growing: Water the plants occasionally, especially in periods of dry weather. Keep weeds down, since this plant does not like competition. After blooming, it will go dormant; cut the stem down to the ground to allow for new growth and possible second blooming in the cooler weather of fall. If the flowers are left to mature, they will readily reseed. Watch out for snails and slugs, which will damage this plant.
Harvesting: For fresh flowers, cut the stems near the ground and place them in water immediately; strip the leaves that will fall below the water. Handle these plants with care, since the seeds and leaves contain poison.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, this plant will produce papery light brown seed pods that open at the top when ripe. Mature seed will be a dark brown color. Remove entire stalks of ripe seed pods and spread them out to dry. Alternatively, the plants can be shaken over a container to remove the seed from the open pods. Store the cleaned seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Carolina Larkspur, Plains Larkspur, Penard's Larkspur, White Larkspur
Latin Name: Delphinium virescens
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
US Regions: Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest
Seeds per Ounce: 60,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 36 Inches
Color: Blue
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer
Uses: Hummingbirds, Cut Flowers
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