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Consolida ajacis (Larkspur)

Consolida ajacis Photo/Illustration: Delilah Smittle



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Botanical Name: Consolida ajacis kon-SOL-ih-dah ah-JAY-sis Common Name: Larkspur Synonyms: Consolida ambigua, Delphinium consolida Genus: Consolida
Feathery, almost fern-like leaves are mid- to dark green. In summer, larkspur bears delphinium-like open to densely packed spikes to 24 inches tall of pink, white, or violet-blue double flowers.
 Noteworthy characteristics: This cold-tolerant true annual can be seeded in the fall where marginally hardy, with protection. Seeds are poisonous. Flowers may be dried for arrangements.
 Care: Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Water freely in dry spells. May need support. Deadheading prolongs flowering.
 Propagation: Sow in situ in early spring to early summer, or in autumn.
 Problems: Slugs, snails, powdery mildew, and crown rot.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Spreads
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Self Seeds; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Pink Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest
Type Annuals

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