A: The two plants look similar, but the answer is, no, in fact they are different species, but they are related. Delphinium tends to be a perennial and larkspur is an annual that will reseed, making ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Fields of purple flowers can look romantic and inviting, but some can harbor a dark secret. Larkspur is a toxic wildflower that grows mostly in the western U.S. While human poisonings are rare, ...

Blue Larkspur (Delphinium nuttallianum) is one of nearly a dozen species of this genus in Colorado and is a native of western North America. Delphinium comes from the Greek word for dolphin, which may ...

Everyone loves delphiniums, just as everyone loves dolphins, and in fact there is an etymological connection between them. Delphiniums are those plants with magnificent spires of densely packed blooms ...

They're striking—and unmistakable. Delphiniums (Delphinium) are towering columns of bright blooms that can reliably add a dose of drama to any landscape. They're often found in classic English cottage ...