Guardian Lavender delphinium
Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Lavender'
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 inches wide
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Blue, pink, purple, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Guardian Lavender' delphinium (Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Lavender') is a perennial for borders and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Tall, erect plants bloom in early to late summer and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. Stake the tall stems if your site is windy.
Pairs well with Magnus coneflower, Willow bell, and Baby's breath.