delphinium
Tall blue spikes
Delphinium is a genus of flowering plants with tall spikes of blue, purple, pink, or white blossoms.
The flowers have a distinctive spur projecting backward, giving them their name—from the Greek for dolphin.
Popular in cottage gardens and floral arrangements: The delphiniums are in full bloom.
Flower or flourishing state
- petalsColored bloom segments
- stamenPollen-producing flower organ
- pistilSeed-producing flower organ
- spireTapering architectural peak
raceme · florets · larkspur · pollination · nectar · inflorescence · cultivar · herbaceous
Fostering growth through care
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- borderOuter edge or limit
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
staking · mulch · compost · fertilizer · pruning · seedlings · irrigation · trellis
Primary color; also sad
- indigoPlant-derived blue dye
- azureLight sky tone
- cobaltElement twenty-seven
- sapphireBlue precious corundum
cerulean · periwinkle · ultramarine · violet · purple · white · pink · lavender
Capable of causing death
- alkaloidsNitrogen-based organic compounds
- dangerousApt to cause harm
- ingestionConsuming into the body
- toxinsHarmful biological substances
harmful · noxious · livestock · cattle · symptoms · numbness · burning · antidote
bloom
Flower or flourishing state
spire · raceme · florets · larkspur · pollination · nectar · inflorescence · cultivar · herbaceous · seedling
cultivation
Fostering growth through care
- horticultureCultivating plants systematically
- beddingMaterials covering a mattress
- borderOuter edge or limit
landscaping · staking · mulch · compost · fertilizer · pruning · seedlings · irrigation · trellis · cutting
blue
Primary color; also sad
sapphire · cerulean · periwinkle · ultramarine · violet · purple · white · pink · lavender · cornflower
poisonous
Capable of causing death
toxins · harmful · noxious · livestock · cattle · symptoms · numbness · burning · antidote · toxicology
arrangement
Ordered configuration or agreement
- floristryCraft of arranging blooms
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- vaseOrnamental container for flowers
wedding · corsage · spray · bunch · blooms · ribbon · elegance · celebration · freshness · stems
belladonna
Toxic herb yielding atropine
- flowersroses, flower, tulips, daisies, lilies
- Blue Flowersbluebell, bluebonnet, blue violet, cornflower, forget-me-not
- cottage gardenroses, lavender, foxglove, hollyhock, sweet pea
- florist flowersroses, tulips, tulip, carnation, carnations
- flower gardendaisy, tulip, rose, lily, pansy
- garden flowersdaisy, tulip, daffodil, sunflower, lily
delphiniumground cover
Low plants preventing erosion
sedum · creeping phlox · pachysandra · moss · ice plant