Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
red alder
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
rot-Erle
Alpine Delphinium
In French
aulne rouge
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
red alnus
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fagales
Ranunculales
Family
Betulaceae
Ranunculaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Red Alder and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Red Alder and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Red Alder and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Red Alder and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Red Alder and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.