
Common Name: Delphinium Dark Blue/White Bee
Delphinium ‘Dark Blue / White Bee’ is a compact, clump-forming perennial valued for its upright form and rich deep blue flower spikes accented with contrasting white centers (“bees”) in early to mid-summer, creating a bold vertical display, with finely divided green foliage that may yellow and die back after flowering.
Mature Size:
Width: 12–18 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: Deep blue flower spikes with white centers 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 |
| Width: | 12-18" |
| Height: | 18" |
| Fragrant: | Yes |
| Fruit: | Not verified |
| Zone: | 3–7 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Not verified |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies |
| Exposure: | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Bloom Time: | Early Summer, Mid Summer |
| Shape: | Clump, Compact |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Well Drained |
| Flower Color: | Blue, White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Green |