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Consolida Species, Regal Knights' Spur, Field Larkspur

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Consolida regalis by bonitin
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Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Consolida (kon-SO-lih-duh)
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Species
regalis (re-GAY-liss)
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Synonym
Consolida arvensis
Consolida segetum
Delphinium consolida
Delphinium diffusum
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
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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
Non-patented
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
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bonitin
(Zone 8a) | July 2009 | positive

I absolutely LOVE this charming wild beauty!
I grew mine from a seed I found in the wild on the country side.
Sowed end Feb...Read More

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