Mid to late spring perennial, erect stems 6-20". Easily confused with other delphiniums.
Leaves: palmate, some basal, some on stem, may be linear on stem, long petiole.
Flowers: Dark lavender or bluish-purple, 3-20 in cluster in top half of stem; long straight spur.
Habitat: Found in moist areas, open or wooded, along streams.
Range: Found in Washington, Oregon and Idaho.
This photo taken on White Pine chapter field trip to the Grande Ronde River.