This perennial herb has slender stems that are upright and arching forming a spreading clump. It has a dark green lobed leaves and the purplish lipped funnel-shaped flowers appear in a terminal cluster during autumn.    

Hardiness zones 3 to 9 

Delphinium delavayi is naturally found in China growing in well drained, fertile moist light soils in an open sunny position and is frost resistant but drought tender. 

This perennial is grown for its flowers and is planted in small or cottage gardens an s specimen. It is also used in rockeries and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It is suitable for coastal and adjoining tableland regions and used in border plantings, patio pots and in courtyards. ID 2217

Note:
Under cold conditions the plant dies back, re-shooting during spring.

Delphinium (del-FIN-ee-um) delavayi (DEL-lar-ve-i)

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)   
Buttercups, Monkshood, Cohosh, Columbine