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Every 2–3 years in early spring, dig up the clump. Using a spade, chop it into sections, each with healthy roots and at least one shoot. Replant immediately.

The flower spikes, or racemes, can reach staggering heights. The "Pacific Giant" hybrids, for example, can soar to six feet or more, creating stunning backdrops for cottage gardens. The blooms themselves are intricate, consisting of five petal-like sepals. The uppermost sepal extends backward to form a long spur—the "lark’s spur"—which houses nectar, specifically adapted to attract bees and hummingbirds. delphiniue