Larkspur
Consolida ajacis
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Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jun 24, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Larkspur
Larkspur (Consolida ajacis) is a showy cool-season annual with deeply cut foliage and tall spikes of blue, violet, pink, or white flowers. In NE Florida, sow seeds directly in fall (October–November) for winter and spring bloom before summer heat arrives. An excellent cut flower and pollinator plant. Starting at $2.99.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Annual
- Soil
- Well-drained, Loam
Care essentials
Grow in full sun. In NE Florida, larkspur is a cool-season annual — sow seeds directly in fall (October–November) for winter to spring bloom before summer heat terminates the plant.
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged; larkspur does not tolerate drought or standing water. Reduce watering as temperatures rise in late spring as the plant naturally declines.
Prefers rich to moderately fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly alkaline pH. Direct-sow seeds into amended garden beds in fall; a light application of balanced fertilizer when seedlings reach 3–4 inches promotes strong stems.
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Common questions
Is Larkspur a good plant for St. Augustine?
Larkspur is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 24-48 in × 6-12 in.