Martha Stewart's garden is a treasure trove of flora and fresh produce, serving as a constant inspiration for our own planting ideas. As the seasons change and progress, so too does Stewart's Instagram page and blog, which we keep (literal) tabs on. Her latest venture comes in the form of brilliant, purple blooms.
'Gorgeous flowers are blooming in my gardens such as these purple and lavender larkspurs.' Stewart states in the caption of her recent Instagram post. A member of the delphinium family, experts say that larkspurs are a gorgeous flower to grow at home, and also come in a few color variations.
'Larkspurs are romantic that are hard to beat when grown in the yard,' says gardens content editor at , Thom Rutter. 'As Martha Stewart shows, tall flowering stems of lavender, pink, and white are right now filling borders, containers, and meadows with striking colors, often seen buzzing and humming with pollinators who adore these nectar-rich flowers.' A photo posted by on Larkspurs are truly a seasonal flower; as Rutter explains, these blooms don't last beyond a few months, but with proper care and attention, it makes their short lives very worth it.
'When considering how to grow larkspur, it is vital to remember while they are in the same genus - plant family - as delphiniums, larkspurs are different plants,' he explains. 'Larkspurs, or , are some of the , meaning that they germinate, grow, bloom and die all within one season. The delphiniums that most gardeners will know and.