Delphinium caeruleum

Physical Characteristics

Delphinium caeruleum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas from Kumaon to Sikkim.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Parasiticide Parasiticide The roots have been used to kill maggots in the wounds of goats[240].

Known Hazards

All parts of the plant are toxic[65, 172]. The plant is most toxic when it is young[200].