Consolida regalis- Shades of Blue Larkspur

Consolida regalis- Shades of Blue Larkspur

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This tall, 3'-4', annual has spikes with numerous 1 to 1.5 inch double flowers in shades of light and dark blue.   It prefers full sun and blooms in the cooler weather of late spring and early summer but will continue blooming into fall in cooler areas.  Deadheading encourages more blooms.  As the plants are tall and slender, planting close together or with a support can help them stay upright.  The plants are deer and rabbit resistant, can self seed and make beautiful cut flowers.  Note:  All parts of the plant are toxic  

Annual which readily self seed

Size: 3 to 4 feet tall and 8 to 12 inches wide
Light: Full sun 
Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil
Water:  Prefers consistently moist but not wet soil 
Bloom: Summer through fall with deadheading
Other Notes:  A cottage garden favorite.  Attracts pollinators.
Uses:  Deer and rabbit resistant

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