Larkspur
Common
Name: Larkspur
Scientific Name:
Delphinium
consolida
USDA
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 7
Approximate number of seeds per
gram (ounce) : 635 (18,000)
Sun: full
sun preferred, but will tolerate partial
shade
Water:
keep soil moderately moist during germination, do not
overwater, but maintain moisture even after
established
Soil:
cover with 1/8 inch, use fine, well-drained
soil.
Temperature: 13 to 16
degrees Celsius (55 to 60 degrees
Fahrenheit)
Spacing: 11 pounds per acre
or 12 to 15 inches apart
Germination Time: 2 to 3
weeks
Easy to
grow, larkspur makes an excellent cutflower and does best with
direct sowing. Larkspur (or delphinium) is available in a
variety of colors including blue, lilac, rose, white and
pink. Note that all parts of the plant are poisonous
and should not be ingested.
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