Tall Larkspur
Denali National Park
One of the showiest wildflowers in Denali, tall larkspur can be found in open meadows, forest edges and many mountain slopes. Larkspurs feature deep violet-blue flowers on tall upright spikes that sport the classic backward-pointing spur ("dolphin" shape) that give rise to its Delphinium name. Like fireweed, its blossoms open from the bottom upward. Photo © copyright by Ed Fuhr.