Delphinium menziesii
Ranunculaceae
Menzies' Larkspur
Cluster. Stems spreading, unbranched. Leaves with long petioles, few basal, most on stem, 1–2 in. across, divided palmately, 5 segments each with 3 fine-haired lobes. Flowers 3–10, deep purple-blue with some pale blue or white, in cluster at stem top. Flower spur 1/2–3/4 in. long, straight. Grows on coastal bluffs, spring-wet grasslands, meadows, lower mountain slopes. Can be confused with D. nuttallianum, which is more widespread east of Cascades.
- Rarity:
- Flowering Time: Late Spring
- Flower Form: 5 petals, spured (delphiniums)
- Life Cycle: Perennial
- Height: 8–20 inches
- Habitat: Coastal, Meadow
- Found In: N Cascades NP, Olympic NP, Siskiyous, West Gorge
- Native: Yes
- Also Known As: Coastal Larkspur
