Larkspur is a pretty flower that signifies an open heart, passionate attachment to someone and the celebration of positivity. It is the birth month flower of July known for its tall spikes of colourful petals. The spur of this flower resembles parts of the Lark bird, hence the name Larkspur. The unopened bud of the flower looks somewhat like a dolphin & because the Latin word for dolphin is delphinus, therefore, it is also called delphinium.The larkspur flowers are associated with intense romantic feelings. The meaning of this flower is derived from stories that date back hundreds of years that taught people to believe in their capabilities. Each colour variation has a different meaning. The pink flowers convey fickleness; white blooms symbolise a happy nature and the purple flowers represent first love. And the most common blue flowers signify grace. It is an elegant flower that makes a beautiful addition to any garden or home with its vibrant colour.
Read on to know some interesting facts about Larkspur:
According to Greek mythology, larkspur emerged from the blood of Ajax, who killed himself, as he was not given the armour of the fallen warrior Achilles
In Transylvania, these flowers were dried and placed in stables to ward away the witches from casting a spell on animals
In England, these flowers are used to cure ailments & in summer solstice celebrations
The yellow larkspur and Baker’s larkspur are native to California & are endangered species
These flowers were popular as gifts during the Victorian period
They are often used as a medicine in carefully small amounts
In the past, the juice of these flowers was used for making blue ink
Drinking the juice of the seeds of these flowers can help the sting from a Scorpio
Applying the juice of the seeds in your hair helps in killing lice
They attract hummingbirds, bees and many other pollinators
These days, larkspur flower essence is used in aromatherapy
The flowers are toxic when ingested, so they should be kept away from kids & pets
While the flowers are mildly toxic to people, they are highly dangerous to cattles.
It is a perfect flower to congratulate someone who is celebrating something that they have achieved like a graduation day party or a job promotion.
