Dramatic delphinium
Who wouldn’t want a few of those “ooooh-” and “ahhhh-”inspiring perennials in their garden?
Bees and hummingbirds are frequent visitors, taking advantage of each flower’s tasty meal. And if you live in USDA cold-hardiness zones 3 to 4, you’ll be happy to learn that this a super cold-hardy perennial.
Delphinium
Delphinium spp. and hybrid
Type Perennial
Blooms Blue, purple, white, cream, pink and red from late spring to summer
Light Full sun to part shade
Soil Moist, well-drained
Pests Slugs, occasional rot
Size 10 to 96 in. tall, 10 to 36 in. wide
Cold-hardy Some as hardy as USDA zones 3 to 9
Heat-tolerant AHS zones 9 to 1
Sources Annie’s Annuals & Perennials and Bluestone Perennials, Inc.
