Delphinium
Family: Ranunculaceae
Delphinium is a popular garden perennial that provides intense midsummer color. The best known cultivars have striking blue flowers, but shades of pink, red, purple, white, and yellow can also be found. There are approximately 250 species in the genus and dozens of cultivars. They are attractive in the perennial border and make excellent cut flowers, but all parts of the plants are poisonous if ingested.
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Tags:
border, cut flower, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 18" to 4' (46 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 18" to 4' (46 cm to 1.2 m) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.