Delphinium

Larkspur, Delphinium

Message of the Flower

Soaring

The Mother’s Comment

Take your flight towards the heights.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

A being free from all bondages, flying from height to height in a happy seeking for divine transformation.

The Mother, Words of the Mother - III: Soar High

Colour

White and many shades of blue and pink

Family

Ranunclaceae

Cultivars

Blue Bird', 'Pacific Giant', 'Black Knight'

Person who named the flower

Carl Linnaeus

Flower Size

1 to 2 inches across on spikes that can reach several feet in height

Flower Texture

Satiny

Number of Petals

5 petals, with one petal elongated into a spur

Floral Symmetry

Bilateral symmetry.

Fragrance of Flower

Some species and cultivars have a mild fragrance

Leaf Texture

Smooth to slightly hairy

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with a bluish tint

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous perennial

Life Cycle

Perennial in cooler climates, annual in warmer climates

Blooming Period

Late spring to early summer; some varieties may rebloom in late summer or fall

Climate

Temperate

Water Requirements

Medium, prefers consistent moisture but well-drained soil

Soil Type

Prefers rich, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH

Temperature Ranges

Hardy in USDA zones 3-8, depending on the species and cultivar

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to powdery mildew, crown rot, and aphids

Pollinators

Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Habitat

Native to mountainous regions of the Northern Hemisphere

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators

Ornamental

Widely used in gardens and as cut flowers for their showy spikes

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Landscape design, garden aesthetics

Endangered Status

Not generally endangered, but habitat conservation is important for wild species

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