Larkspur -
Shades of Blue :
The Larkspur
Shades of Blue, 'Consolida
ambigua', has tall
spires of light,
medium, and dark
blue flowers. It is
considered one of
the best for cut and
dried flower
arrangements. The
1/4 to 1/2 inch blue
colored flowers are
densely packed on
tall stems. The
Shades of Blue
Larkspur blooms in
mid spring to early
summer.
The Larkspur
prefer a cool
location in full
sun. They like
moist, rich, well
drained soil that is
slightly alkaline.
Plant in early
spring as soon as
the soil can be
worked. Larkspur are
excellent for cut or
dried flowers and as
backdrop plant in
front of a fence or
wall.
