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Delphinium glareosum

Ranunculaceae

Rockslide Larkspur

Delphinium glareosum
Tuft with erect stems. Stems hairy with glands on upper section. Basal leaves fleshy and round to about 2 in. across, divided fan-like 2 times into narrow lobes. Inflorescence is upper 1/2 of plant. Flowers a distinctive bright blue. Grows in alpine and subalpine ridges, talus slopes.

  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Flowering Time: Mid Summer
  • Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Height: 5–12 inches
  • Habitat: Alpine, Subalpine
  • Found In: Mt. Rainier NP, Olympic NP
  • Native: Yes
  • Also Known As: Olympic Delphinium

Map of where Delphinium glareosum is found