Consolida regalis 'Blue Cloud'

Also Known As

Delphinium consolida 'Blue Cloud'
Blue Cloud Larkspur

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 12"

planting zones

1-12

Consolida regalis 'Blue Cloud' plant details

Consolida regalis 'Blue Cloud' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Consolida regalis 'Blue Cloud'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: cottage garden, cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Consolida regalis 'Blue Cloud'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very appropriately named, for from a distance it looks like a bushy cloud of purple baby's breath. It effortlessly adds a note of grace to gardens, weaving among poppies and heavier headed larkspurs in late spring to early summer. Self sows.