Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Delphinium

Species:

Delphinium barbeyi

USDA Symbol:

DEBA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

180 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple, violet

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hummingbirds, bumblebees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers high-altitude meadows and open woodlands

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require cold stratification and darkness for optimal germination. Germination can be erratic.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI