Larkspur belongs to the family of the buttercup, symbolises levity. Send a bouquet of larkspur to help someone see the humour in a situation. Blue Larkspur symbolises haughtiness.

Greek mythology says that larkspur sprang from the blood of Ajax, who committed suicide after not being given the armor of the fallen warrior Achilles.

Magickal Correspondences: Happiness, Affection, Love, Protection

Delphinium: Delphinium got its meaning from Greek word meaning Dolphin. Delphinium symbolizes the essence and feeling of heavenly qualities. Give some to your mother for her saintliness in having put up with you during your more trying periods.

Alternate names: Lark’s Heel, Lark’s Toe, Lark’s Claw, Knight’s Spur, Staggerweed
Part Used: Flowering Herb
Planets: Venus
Gender: Feminine
Element: Water
Power: Health and Protection
Meaning: Flight of fancy; Ardent attachment