Delphiniums are perennials grown for their showy spikes of colorful summer flowers in gorgeous shades of blue, pink, white, and purple. They are popular in cottage-style gardens and cutting gardens. They prefer moist, cool summers and do not fare well in hot, dry weather. The plants also dislike sudden wind or rain.

The delphinium is a tall flower, growing around 39 to 78 inches tall. The plants produce spires of long-lasting blooms. Originally these were solely a blue plant, but cultivars offer shades of pink, white, and red. These plants do well with some climbing plants such as clematis, but tall flowers may need to be staked.

Delphinium denudatum is a species of wildflower in the genus Delphinium, native to Central Asia.Delphinium denudatum is found on the outer ranges of western Himalayas of Nepal and in India from Kashmir to Kumaon at a height between 8000 and 12000 feet above sea level.It is one of the important drugs used as indigenous medicine in India, especially in Unani medicine. Its vernacular name is Jadwar.

The roots of the plant are reported to be useful in a variety of ailments such as aconite poisoning, brain diseases, fungal infection, piles and toothache as analgesic and astringent. A number of studies have been done on its phytochemical and pharmacological properties.

Its use in opium addiction is mentioned in some classical literature, which has been verified and validated in morphine-induced physical dependent de-addiction studies.

We’ll be sharing more about this flower in future.