Consolida Ajacis Seeds – Rocket Larkspur

Consolida Ajacis, commonly known as Rocket Larkspur, is an elegant annual plant admired for its tall spikes of vibrant, densely packed flowers. These showy blooms come in shades of blue, pink, purple, and white, adding striking vertical color to garden beds and borders. Loved by pollinators, Rocket Larkspur brings beauty and charm to both cottage and formal gardens. It is easy to grow from seed and performs best in cooler climates, producing abundant flowers ideal for fresh and dried floral arrangements.

Features:

• Produces tall spikes with rich, colorful blooms.

• Excellent for cut flower and dried flower arrangements.

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

• Adds height and texture to garden borders and beds.

• Cool-season annual that blooms early in the year.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Consolida ajacis

• Common Name (US): Rocket Larkspur

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Colors: Blue, pink, white, and purple shades

• Plant Height: 24–36 inches (60–90 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist

• Germination Time: 14–21 days

• Days to Bloom: 80–90 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow in garden; does not transplant well

• Spacing: 8–10 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Early Summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10 (grown as annual in all zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 3–5: April to May

  • Zones 6–8: March to April

  • Zones 9–10: October to December

• Blooming Period: Late Spring to Mid-Summer

• Uses: Borders, cut flower gardens, dried flower arrangements, cottage gardens