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Delphinium Blue Butterfly
Common Name: Delphinium Blue Butterfly
Delphinium ‘Blue Butterfly’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its airy, upright form and clear sky-blue flowers with white centers that bloom over a long period from late spring into summer, creating a soft, cottage-garden effect, with finely divided green foliage that may yellow and die back after flowering.
Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 in
Height: 12–18 in
USDA Zones: 3a–7b (best performance in cooler climates; may struggle in heat and humidity)
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Blooms: Clear blue flowers with white centers from late spring into summer
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
🌸 Landscape Uses
Perennial borders, edging, cottage gardens, containers, cut flowers
🌼 Attracts & Tolerances
Attracts: Pollinators
Tolerances: Deer resistant
| Plant Type: | Perennial |
| Width: | 12-18" |
| Height: | 18" |
| Fragrant: | Not verified |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Zone: | 3–7 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer |
| Landscape/Use: | Container, Mass Planting |
| Shape: | Compact, Clumping |
| Soil Type | Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Blue |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |