Delphinium cashmerianum

Physical Characteristics

Delphinium cashmerianum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.3 m (1ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from June to July, 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 - Western Himalayas in Kashmir and Tibet.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Oil Edible Uses: Oil None known

Medicinal Uses

Miscellany Parasiticide One report says that the roots are used medicinally, but gives no further details[240].

Known Hazards

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