Shrubs
Delphinium 'Blue Butterfly' (Larkspur)
Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Butterfly'
Also known as Blue Butterfly Delphinium
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About This Plant
Delphinium 'Blue Butterfly' (Larkspur), 'Blue Butterfly', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.
Delphinium 'Blue Butterfly' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.
Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.
For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Delphinium grandiflorum 'Blue Butterfly'
- Common name
- Blue Butterfly Delphinium
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Foliage type
- Deciduous
- Mature size
- 12-16 in tall × 1-2 ft wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Early summer
- Bloom color
- Blue
- Foliage color
- Green
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Hummingbirds
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
- ⚠ Toxic to humans if ingested