Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Delphinium elatum 'Aurora Lavender'
Aurora Lavender Larkspur
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Height
- 3-4 feet
- Width
- 1.5-3 feet
- Flower color
- Soft lavender, semi-double flowers with white centers
- Foliage color
- Green, deeply lobed leaves
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer, with potential for reblooming in late summer if deadheaded
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Average
- Maintenance
- Moderate; staking may be necessary to support tall flower spikes
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3 to 8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds; deer and rabbit resistant
About this plant
Delphinium elatum 'Aurora Lavender' is a perennial known for its tall spires adorned with semi-double, lilac-purple blooms, each featuring a distinctive white center, known as a "bee." These vibrant flowers emerge in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators and adding a lively touch to garden spaces.
Developed as part of the Aurora series, this cultivar exhibits excellent uniformity and hybrid vigor. The flowers are tightly packed on sturdy stems, making them ideal for cutting and floral arrangements. The robust stems and compact foliage support the abundant floral display, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of borders and floral arrangements during its blooming period.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Hummingbird Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.
