A: The two plants look similar, but the answer is, no, in fact they are different species, but they are related. Delphinium tends to be a perennial and larkspur is an annual that will reseed, making ...

Blue Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum) is one of nearly a dozen species of this genus in Colorado and is a native of western North America. Delphinium comes from the Greek word for dolphin, which may ...

Backyard Farmer shows wo related plants with different growing habits & takes a look at lichen. Backyard Farmer shows you two related plants with very different growing habits and takes a close look ...

Towering delphiniums add visual interest to gardens, but they also require staking to keep them sturdy. Delphiniums don't like high heat or humidity, but they can grow successfully in the South in ...

Fields of purple flowers can look romantic and inviting, but some can harbor a dark secret. Larkspur is a toxic wildflower that grows mostly in the western U.S. While human poisonings are rare, ...

Everyone loves delphiniums, just as everyone loves dolphins, and in fact there is an etymological connection between them. Delphiniums are those plants with magnificent spires of densely packed blooms ...

The OPC Stone House Garden made it through the garden walk and by all accounts it was a great success. Folks loved the color and diversity of plants. The purple garden is always the fave of visitors ...