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.
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SKU |
AM015964 |
Common Name |
Rocket Larkspur |
Botanical Name |
Delphinium ajacis, Delphinium consolida, Delphinium orientalis |
Seed Life Cycle |
Annuals |
Light Requirements |
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color |
Mixed |
Bloom Season |
Early - Mid Summer, Mid - Late Summer |
Bloom Time |
Summer |
Mature Height |
36 inches |
Mature Height |
12-36" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie |
Species |
Ships As |
Seed |
Ideal Region |
Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Non-GMO |
Yes |
Native To |
Europe |
Coverage |
1/4 lb covers 605 sq ft. 1 lb covers 2,420 sq ft. 5 lbs covers 12,100 sq ft. 10 lbs covers 24,200 sq ft. |
Soil Type |
Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist / Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture |
Average, Moist / Wet, Well Draining |
Advantages |
Easy to Grow, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks) |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada |
Yes |