Delphinium staphisagria

Also Known As

Stavesacre Delphinium

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 36"-48"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Delphinium staphisagria plant details

Delphinium staphisagria is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delphinium staphisagria

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and purple blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, heirloom, rare, self-sowing, toxic, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delphinium staphisagria

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From the Mediterranean comes this rare & unusual Delphinium. Smokey-blue & lavender starflowers are densely packed atop thick, erect 3’ to 4’ spikes in Summer. Attractive, shiny marbled star-shaped leaves are an added bonus. To 18” wide. Does well in poor soil, but needs good drainage. It reseeds, too! Way back in the Middle Ages folks made a soap out of the seeds to rid themselves of parasites. Needless to say all parts of the plant are toxic.