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Consolida regalis

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Consolida (kon-SO-lih-duh) (Info)
Species: regalis (re-GAY-liss) (Info)

Synonym:Delphinium consolida

One member has or wants this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing:
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Light Blue
Medium Blue
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender
Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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1 positive
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive bonitin On Jul 2, 2009, bonitin from Gent
Belgium (Zone 8a) wrote:

I absolutely LOVE this charming wild beauty!
I grew mine from a seed I found in the wild on the country side.
Sowed end February it rewarded me with its gorgeous deep purple blue flowers from July on.
I love its beautiful feathery foliage too!



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