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Genus: Delphinium Species: X cultorum Common Name: Larkspur Family: Ranunculaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: Hybrid Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 4 to 6 feet Width: 1.5 to 2.5 feet Flower Season: Summer Flower Color: Blue, violet, pink or white Propagation: Seed, division or stem cutting Zone: 4-7 Alternate species: D. elatum Note: This plant is suitable for cut flower gardens, borders backgrounds, and as a specimen .Monitor plant for slugs, aphids, powdery mildew and fungal blight. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.