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Delphinium Lavender

Delphinium Lavender

Delphinium ‘Lavender’ is an upright, clump-forming perennial valued for its vertical form and soft lavender flower spikes in early to mid-summer, creating a classic cottage-garden look, with finely divided green foliage that may yellow and die back after flowering.


Mature Size:
Width: 18–24 in
Height: 24–36 in

USDA Zones: 3a–7b (best performance in cooler climates; may struggle in heat and humidity)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Soft lavender flower spikes in early to mid-summer
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture


🌸 Landscape Uses
Perennial borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, mass plantings


🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer resistant

Plant type
Perennial
Height
24-36''
Width
18-24"
Hardiness zones
3–7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Early Summer, Fall, Mid Summer
Flower color
Lavender
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Green
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Soil
Loamy, Well Drained
Shape
Clump, Upright
Fragrant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Drought tolerant
No