Delphinium elatum: Country Or Region Of Origin
Europe to Mongolia
Plant Profile: Delphinium elatum
Taxonomy: Delphinium elatumNames
Delphinium
Phonetic Spelling:del-FIN-ee-um eh-LAY-tum
Genus:Delphinium
Species:elatum
Family:Ranunculaceae
Delphinium is a perennial herb belonging to the buttercup family, found in woodlands, meadows, and along riverbanks stretching from Europe to Mongolia. In the spring, it produces striking blue flowers that bloom in racemes, making them ideal for floral arrangements. The Latin term for the species, "elatus," translates to "tall."
Delphinium elatum Feature Summary
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Tags
#cut flowers
#cottage garden
#rabbit resistant
#deer resistant
#cutting garden
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
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Delphinium elatum Feature Summary
Attributes
Europe to Mongolia
Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Perennial
Whole Plant Traits
Annual
Herbaceous Perennial
High
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Flowers
Leaves
Stem
Landscape
Cutting Garden
Pollinator Garden
Cottage Garden
Border
Mass Planting
Small groups
Deer
Rabbits
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
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Delphinium elatum Attributes
Delphinium elatum: Wildlife Value
Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Delphinium elatum: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Delphinium elatum Whole Plant Traits
Delphinium elatum: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Delphinium elatum: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Delphinium elatum Cultural Conditions
Delphinium elatum: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Delphinium elatum Flowers
Delphinium elatum: Flower Color
Blue
Delphinium elatum: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Delphinium elatum: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Delphinium elatum Leaves
Delphinium elatum: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Delphinium elatum Stem
Delphinium elatum: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Delphinium elatum Landscape
Delphinium elatum: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Delphinium elatum: Design Feature
Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree
Delphinium elatum: Resistance To Challenges
Black Walnut
Compaction
Deer
Diseases
Drought
Dry Soil
Erosion
Fire
Foot Traffic
Heat
Heavy Shade
Humidity
Insect Pests
Pollution
Poor Soil
Rabbits
Salt
Slugs
Squirrels
Storm damage
Urban Conditions
Voles
Wet Soil
Wind
Delphinium elatum: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
Delphinium elatum: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
