Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum)

Family: Ranunculaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Delphinium nuttallianum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Sagebrush desert to (more commonly)mountain valleys and slopes. Most frequent in the ponderosa pine belt and is usually found in well-drained gravelly soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)