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Delphinium, Candle Delphinium, Larkspur 'Guardian White'

Delphiniumelatum

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um)

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Species

elatum (el-AH-tum)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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