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Delphinium elatum 'Guardian Lavender'

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um) (Info)
Species: elatum (el-AH-tum) (Info)
Cultivar: Guardian Lavender

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Tammylp On Apr 3, 2006, Tammylp from Lima, OH (Zone 5b) wrote:

This is just returning for it's second year; so we shall see. From plant tag: Clump forming perennial produces dark green, lobed foliage and tall spikes of lavender summer to fall blooms. Stems are thin and strong, which makes this plant an excellent cut flower.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Ouray, Colorado
Lima, Ohio



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