July - Delphinium

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Delphinium (also called larkspur) originated, according to legend, during the Battle of Troy. Achilles’ mother requested that her son’s armor be given to the most heroic Greek warrior. The armor was given to Ulysses, although the brave Ajax had expected to be chosen. Because of his dejection, Ajax killed himself. The small blue larkspur began to grow where the blood of Ajax had spilled.