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Family: Ranunculaceae
(ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um) Species: elatum (el-AH-tum) Cultivar: New Millennium Moonlight Blues
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Foliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Foliage Color UnknownHeight 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color Light BlueBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballFrom herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel Seed Collecting Unknown |