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Delphinium grandiflorum 'Summer Nights'

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 25 - 35 cm (10 - 14 in)
Spread 25 - 30 cm (10 - 12 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Delphinium grandiflorum 'Summer Nights' (dwarf delphinium) bears showy, medium blue, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during late spring to early fall. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has deep green foliage that is matte and medium textured. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging, mass planting, small or miniature planting and specimen.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Delphinium grandiflorum 'Summer Nights' tolerates drought, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Delphinium grandiflorum 'Summer Nights' (dwarf delphinium) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.