Delphinium denudatum

Physical Characteristics

Delphinium denudatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower 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 dry or moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Alterative Bitter Odontalgic Parasiticide Stimulant Tonic The roots are alterative, bitter, stimulant and tonic[240]. A paste of the rot is used in the treatment of toothache, and also as an adulterant for aconite (from Aconitum spp.)[240, 272].

Known Hazards

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