Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Butterfly'
Chinese Larkspur
- Spikes of bright blue flowers
- Deeply lobed green foliage
- Dense, compact habit
- Blooms begin late May; continue through summer
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers fertile, organically rich, medium moisture, well drained soil. Grows best in full sun, some afternoon shade is good in hot climates. Plants may require staking and should be planted in sheltered sites. Deadhead when blooms fade to encourage more flowers. Cutting the plant back to basal foliage in summer after first bloom may lead to a second bloom later in the season. Water plants at the base to avoid wetting the foliage and encouraging powdery mildew.
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Long Blooming
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Rabbit Resistant
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Delphinium
Common Name: Delphinium
Herbaceous, upright, mounding perennial. Palmately lobed green leaves. Blooms in spring with erect, terminal flower spikes in a variety of colors including blue, purple, white and pink, often with a center (bee) of another color. Great for cottage gardens and the back of beds and borders. Excellent cut flower.