Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Butterfly'

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Delphinium grandiflorum

Larkspur

USDA Hardiness Zone 2-7

This particular Delphinium is more tolerant of dry soils than others. The color is an outstanding vibrant blue, very different from other Delphiniums.

Height

15-24 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

June-July

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Fertilize before bloom time.
Often require staking or some form of supprort.
Cut back all old, spent growth when new basal growth is visible.

When to Divide

early spring

Good Companions

Tufted Hair Grass (Deschampsia cespitosa), Canadian Columbine, Wild Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis), Coral Bells (Heuchera )

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife
• Hummingbirds
Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Shade
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture Preference
• Well-drained