Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Africa
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Woodlands
gardens, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green
Blue, Indigo, Lavender, Light Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Palmate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High-phosphorous fertilizers used, Organic Flower Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, fungus, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Severe allergen, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
Used in making blue ink
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
Delphinium elatum
Common Name
Green Dragon
Alpine delphinium, Delphium, Candle larkspur, Siberian larkspur, Musk Larkspur,
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
अल्पाइन Delphinium
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Alpine Delphinium
In French
Arisaema dracontium
Alpine Delphinium
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
Alpine Delphinium
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
Alpine Δελφίνιο
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Alpine Delphinium
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Alpine Delphinium
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
Alpine Delphinium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arales
Ranunculales
Family
Araceae
Ranunculaceae
Genus
Arisaema
Delphinium
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Alpine Delphinium doesn't have thorns. Also Green Dragon does not have fragrant flowers. Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching and Alpine Delphinium has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium
Season and care of Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Alpine Delphinium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Alpine Delphinium is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Alpine Delphinium is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium Physical Information
Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alpine Delphinium height is 200.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Alpine Delphinium flower color: Blue, Indigo, Lavender and Light Purple
- Alpine Delphinium leaf color: Green
Care of Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium
Care of Green Dragon and Alpine Delphinium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alpine Delphinium pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Green Dragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alpine Delphinium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.