Stavesacre

Delphinium staphisagria

Family:Ranunculaceae HIGHLY TOXIC

Biennial. Native to Southern Europe and Asia minor. Striking, glossy, palmate,
variegated leaves in first year, outrageous fountain of purple flowers in second year.
Homeopathically dilute doses have been used by qualified practitioners only in the
treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) as well as cancer of the prostate.
Cultivation: Extra care. Sow seed in fall, midwinter or very early spring for
germination in warm soils. Regular garden soil, sun or partial shade. Space plants 1
to 2 feet apart. Flowers blue and purple, to 4 feet.

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