Plant Description
Delphinium trolliifolium
Large shiny basal leaves with smaller leaves near flower. Flower is a vivid purplish blue with white upper petals in the center. Blooms in early summer and does best in semi-shaded woodlands.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | 1-5 feet tall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate to High |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Deer Browse | No (toxic when ingested) |
| Wildlife Value | Great for songbirds, hummingbirds, and butterflies |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 6-9 |
| Bloom Time | April-June |
| Bloom Color | Blue or Purple, sometimes with White |
| Habitat Type | Woodland |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Delphinium |
| Species | D. trolliifolium |
