Blue/White Bee Delphinium - Delphinium elatum 'Blue Bird'
Graceful perennial with deeply lobed green leaves and tall wiry stems with spikes of double medium blue blossoms with a white bee in summer and into the fall. Great accent for the back of the border, good cut flowers. A tall old fashioned garden classic. Toxic if eaten.
Water Needs:
Moderate
Foliage Color:
Green
Flower Attributes:
Cut Flowers
Dried Flowers
Showy Flowers
Landscape Uses:
Border
Container
Mass Planting
Garden Styles:
Cottage
Edible
Modern
Traditional
Light Needs:
Partial Sun/Shade
Plant Types:
Height:
5-10'
Spread:
12-24"
Flower Colors:
Blue
White
Flower Seasons:
Summer
Special Features:
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Habits:
Upright
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 3
Prefer moist well-drained, fertile soil. Feed in early spring with a high phosphorous fertilizer prior to new growth. Cut to ground in fall to encourage compact new growth in spring. Remove spent spikes after blooming to promote new growth. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.
