Delphinium cardinale - Scarlet Larkspur (Plant) kids In this photograph-driven field guide

In this photograph-driven field guide to California’s spectacular wildflowers

anyone who has ever attempted to plant a thriving patch of flowers or vegetables knows that what you grow is only as good as the soil you grow it in

The full color photographs are separated by color so that identification is easier

and help us address our most urgent environmental problems

Growth Rate Fast Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Rounded

Delphinium cardinale - Scarlet Larkspur (Plant) kids In this photograph-driven field guideThis spring perennial comes back every year from deep woody roots. The dramatic flower stalk grows as high as 6 feet and has numerous scarlet red flowers. A hummingbird favorite. Cauton: All parts are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Ranunculaceae Species Name Delphinium cardinale Common Name Scarlet Larkspur Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Red,