Consolida, Rocket Larkspur 'Shades of Blue'

Consolidaajacis

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Consolida (kon-SO-lih-duh)
Species
ajacis (a-JAY-sis)
Synonym
Consolida ambigua
Delphinium ajacis
Delphinium ambiguum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lawndale, California

Dallas, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Los Angeles County, CA (Zone 10a) | June 2010 | positive

It grows very well and provides lots and lots of lovely blooms. Seeds are easy to collect after the pods have dried.

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