Ranunculaceae
Delphinium
Delphinium
Big-heartedness, fun, lightness, ardent attachment.
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus
- Delphinium
- Native to
- Northern Hemisphere, tropical Africa
- Bloom season
- Early Summer, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 60–250 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Rich, moist, well-drained, alkaline
- Water
- Regular
- Hardiness
- 3–7
- Lifespan
- Short-lived perennial
Did you know
- The genus name 'Delphinium' comes from the Greek 'delphis' (dolphin), because the unopened flower buds resemble the marine mammal.
- Delphiniums produce some of the most intense, true-blue colors in the entire flower kingdom.
- All parts of delphinium are highly toxic to cattle and humans, containing alkaloids similar to those in monkshood.
- Tall delphinium spires can reach over 8 feet — gardeners often stake them to prevent toppling.
- Delphinium is the birth flower of July and is associated with new opportunities and fresh starts.