Family: Ranunculaceae

Scientific Name: Consolida regalis Blue Cloud

Common Name: Blue Cloud Larkspur

DescriptionStill listed and confused with the genus Delphiniums. Instead of a spike, Blue Cloud flowers are on wiry stems.
Pronunciation(kon-SAL-ih-da)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Annuals
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage well drained, never soggy wet
Temperaturemay die out in hot weather, light frost is not a problem
Flowersmarine blue flowers, small, spurred on many branches, good for cut or fresh flowers, blue sepals
Dimensions2-3 feet tall
Maintenancewill self seed, dead heading to increase the length of bloom
Propagationseeds need cold stratification or plant in situ in the garden in the fall, seeds are poisonous
Misc FactsStill listed and confused with the genus Delphiniums.
Notes & Reference#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Armitage), #76-Annuals for Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson), #174-Delphiniums (David and Shirley Basset)
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