Columbine
Aquilegia vulgaris
Spring
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Delphinium elatum
Tall spikes covered in small, delicate flowers. True blue color rare in flowers. Cottage garden favorite. Adds height and elegance to arrangements. Name means 'dolphin' in Greek.
Summer
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 5 to 10 days
when properly cared for
Delphiniums have no significant fragrance
HIGHLY TOXIC - all parts contain alkaloids. Can cause burning mouth, vomiting, slowed heartbeat, and even death if consumed in quantity. Handle with care and wash hands.
The name comes from Greek "delphis" (dolphin) as the buds resemble a dolphin's nose
Delphiniums provide one of the few true blue colors in the flower world
Ancient Greeks used delphinium to repel scorpions
The July birth flower and represents an open heart and attachment
Delphiniums are native to the Northern Hemisphere, particularly the mountains of central Asia and North America. Ancient Greeks named them for the dolphin-shaped buds. They were cultivated in European gardens by the 16th century and became cottage garden favorites for their striking blue spires.
Aconitum napellus
