Blue Lace delphinium
Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size5 to 6 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue, pink, purple, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Blue Lace' delphinium (Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace') is a perennial for borders and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Its erect stems reach about 59 to 71 inches tall, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. Tall stems may need staking in windy spots.
Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Baby's breath, and Henryi clematis.