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(Delphinium ajacis)
Rocket Larkspur (Delphinium ajacis)
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Photo by: Nico | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Nico | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-06-23T08:03:02-07:00 |
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Summary
Delphinium ajacis, commonly known as Rocket Larkspur, is a deciduous perennial herb native to southern Europe and is often found in meadows, grassy slopes, and along roadsides. It typically grows to a height of 2-4 feet (0.6-1.2 meters) and a width of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters). The plant features a vertical growth habit with deeply lobed leaves and a spire of showy flowers that can be blue, pink, purple, or white, blooming in the summer months.
Rocket Larkspur is appreciated for its vibrant floral display and is commonly used in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and as cut flowers due to its tall and elegant flower spikes. It is relatively easy to maintain, but it does require staking in windy areas to prevent the tall stems from falling over. This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and while it adapts to various soil types, it thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Regular deadheading can encourage a second bloom. It is important to note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and care should be taken if planting in areas accessible to pets or children.CC BY-SA 4.0
Rocket Larkspur is appreciated for its vibrant floral display and is commonly used in cottage gardens, mixed borders, and as cut flowers due to its tall and elegant flower spikes. It is relatively easy to maintain, but it does require staking in windy areas to prevent the tall stems from falling over. This plant prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, and while it adapts to various soil types, it thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Regular deadheading can encourage a second bloom. It is important to note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, and care should be taken if planting in areas accessible to pets or children.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 2-4 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue, Pink, Purple, White
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention:
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to southern Europe, meadows, grassy slopes, and roadsides
Other Names
Common Names: Doubtful Knight’s-Spur, Rocket Larkspur, Dauphinelle D’Ajax, Pied-D’Alouette D’Ajax, Esporinha
Scientific Names: , Consolida ajacis, Delphinium ajacis, Consolida ambigua, Delphinium nanum, Delphinium ambiguum, Delphinium ornatum, Delphinium azureum, Delphinium bithynicum, Consolida gayana
GBIF Accepted Name: Delphinium ajacis L.