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Consolida ajacis

Family Ranunculaceae
Plant Type annual
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 0.3 - 1.2 m (1 - 4 ft)
Spread 20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The annual Consolida ajacis (giant larkspur) is repeat-blooming and bears showy and medium purple blossoms during mid spring to late summer. The matte foliage is medium green in colour and fine in texture.
Typical Uses Annual, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This annual attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Cautions Consolida ajacis (giant larkspur) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk. The growth rate of Consolida ajacis (giant larkspur) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.