Available for purchase are 15 seeds from my Blue Butterfly Delphinium. This graceful beautiful has the look of fluttering blue butterflies in the garden. Tall flower stalks may need staking, but they bloom even if they fall over. Cut back flowers for repeat blooming or leave to save seeds. They are sometimes short-lived even though they survive many zones. Save seeds in case they act like a biennial. I believe the "strong shall survive" in my garden. You will appreciate my motto.
Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um)
Species: grandiflorum (gran-dih-FLOR-um)
Cultivar: Blue Butterfly
Category:
Perennials
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
to USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Medium Blue
Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Soil pH requirements:
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
