Delphinium gypsophilum
$5.00
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Gypsum loving larkspur
Gypsum-loving larkspur is a rare flower endemic to the San Joaquin Valley and the Southern Coast Ranges of California. It grows 1 1/2 to 3 feet tall.
The pinkish white flowers appear in the early spring and last until early summer.
Plant a few and watch for hummingbirds to drink nectar from the stalks of flowers and delight in the bees buzzing around.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant
Ecological Value | Delphiniums flowers are pollinated by butterflies and bumblebees and despite the toxicity the provides food for some Lepidoptera species |
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Historical Uses | Even thought delphiniums are considered poisonous they have historically been used medicinally and to make die. |
Distribution | It is endemic to California, where it grows throughout the central part of the state |
Elevation | 460 to 2790 ft |
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Habitat | In woodlands and grasslands. |