Quick answer: Dwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) is native to 15 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 15 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Moist |
| Soil | Rich, moist, circumneutral pH |
| Bloom | Apr-May |
| Height | Up to 30 in |
| Wildlife value | Special value to native bees |
Contains harmful alkaloids -- poisons grazing cattle; no parts should be eaten by humans or animals; children at particular risk
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 15 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 15 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Dwarf larkspur
Where is Dwarf larkspur native?
Dwarf larkspur (Delphinium tricorne) is native to 15 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Dwarf larkspur bloom?
Dwarf larkspur blooms Apr-May. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Dwarf larkspur need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Moist. Soil: Rich, moist, circumneutral pH. Mature height: Up to 30 in.
Is Dwarf larkspur good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Special value to native bees.
Is Dwarf larkspur deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Dwarf larkspur is deer-resistant and tolerates shade.
Is Dwarf larkspur toxic?
Contains harmful alkaloids -- poisons grazing cattle; no parts should be eaten by humans or animals; children at particular risk.
Where can I buy Dwarf larkspur?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 15 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Delphinium tricorne by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Dwarf larkspur.
- Dwarf crested iris Iris cristata
- Eastern gray beardtongue Penstemon canescens
- Virginia bluebells Mertensia virginica
- Inland sea oats Chasmanthium latifolium
- Showy goldenrod Solidago speciosa
- Threadleaf coreopsis Coreopsis verticillata
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