This wild delphinium is the annual so loved by dried flower arrangers. Spikes of red, deep blue and white flowers dry easily; they also add great color to meadows.
About the Floral Flag shown above: This 6-acre tribute to the 9/11 victims was planted by Bodger Seed Company in Lompoc, CA soon after the attacks. It was in full bloom by July 4, 2002. The flag included over 400,000 plants of this flower species, (Rocket larkspur) creating a bloom of over two million flowers.
* Also in the seed trades as Delphinium consolida and Consolida orientalis.
No. of seeds per lb: 290,299
|
Botanical Name: Delphinium ajacis*
|
|
|
Common Name: Rocket Larkspur
|
|
|
Type: Annual. Lives just one year. Grows quickly, blooms heavily, dies with first frost. Can regrow following spring if seed falls on bare ground.
|
|
|
Color: Blue to purple, pink and white
|
|
|
|
|
Bloom Time: Mid and late season
|
|
|
Flower: Tall spike covered with spurred flowers
|
|
|
Sun/Shade: Needs full sun.
|
|
|
Soil Preferences: Needs plenty of moisture with well-draining conditions.
|
|
|
Moisture Requirements: Above average but well-drained.
|
|
|
Where To Grow It: All regions of North America.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|