Little Known Larkspur Plant

Larkspur, sounds like those things that are attached to cowboy boots however is really a type of plant. This annual flower is not well known however grown in North America and are are many times seen in dried arrangements. They are a relative to the buttercup flower which is better known by non-gardeners. Not only are they great for dried arrangements but make a wonderful addition to the garden and can be cut to place in a vase indoors.

Larkspurs can grow to a height of twenty to twenty-eight inches and come in red, pink, white and violet. They make a wonderful addition to other annual flowers sections of the garden however are not suggested to be grown in high traffic locations since the flowers grow on spikes. All zones are able to grow this plant however they do not survive tropical areas.

When choosing a location in the garden, try finding a spot where they can grow in the background or away from high-traffic locations. Since the roots are very close to the top soil and are tall, it is suggested that a plant be located away from the powerful wind. For best results, states that offer cool moist summers are suggested to chose this plant. In addition, the stem and seeds contain alkaloids which are toxic to human and pets. Therefore it animals frequently visit the garden, these plants are not suggested. In addition, they are not suggested for gardeners that have children as everyone knows children will put anything in the mouth.