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Chantell
May 19, 2016 1:36 PM CST
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Name: Chantell
Middle of Virginia (Zone 7a)
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I was told that the plant I was asking about in the gardens was Consolida ambigua 'Rocket Larkspur' while attending their plant sale last weekend. What do you all think?
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“Little girl, why are you doing this? You can’t save all these starfish. You can’t begin to make a difference!” After a few moments thought, she bent down, picked up another starfish & hurled it as far as she could into the ocean. Then she looked up at the man and replied, “Well, I made a difference to that one!” Be the change you wish to see in the world. http://www.stillsthatspeak.com...
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lauribob
May 19, 2016 2:17 PM CST
Name: Lauri
N Central Wash. - the dry side (Zone 5b)
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Looks more like a nigella to me.

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Chantell
May 19, 2016 2:23 PM CST
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Name: Chantell
Middle of Virginia (Zone 7a)
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The tallest of these were easily 4 foot if that helps at all and was growing in full sun.
“Little girl, why are you doing this? You can’t save all these starfish. You can’t begin to make a difference!” After a few moments thought, she bent down, picked up another starfish & hurled it as far as she could into the ocean. Then she looked up at the man and replied, “Well, I made a difference to that one!” Be the change you wish to see in the world. http://www.stillsthatspeak.com...
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lovesblooms
May 19, 2016 2:26 PM CST
Name: Taqiyyah
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It looks a lot like the larkspur I just saw in my garden--but 4 feet is very tall for that! Some kind larkspur, though, I'm sure.
| @lovesblooms | Post #1153728 (4)
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HamiltonSquare
May 19, 2016 3:11 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)
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I agree with Lauri.
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lovesblooms
May 19, 2016 3:21 PM CST
Name: Taqiyyah
Maryland (Zone 7a)
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Very distinctive bud! Never thought either of these could get that tall!
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HamiltonSquare
May 19, 2016 3:35 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)
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The second and third photo is Larkspur. Consolida ambigua is now a synonym for C. ajacis.
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| @HamiltonSquare | Post #1153816 (7)
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plantladylin
May 19, 2016 3:45 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
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Looks like Love-in-a-Mist (Nigella damascena) to me too.

edited to add ... the first one looks like Love in a Mist. Smiling
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Chantell
May 19, 2016 3:45 PM CST
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Name: Chantell
Middle of Virginia (Zone 7a)
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Well crud - I thought I was snapping shots of the same plant. Sighing!
“Little girl, why are you doing this? You can’t save all these starfish. You can’t begin to make a difference!” After a few moments thought, she bent down, picked up another starfish & hurled it as far as she could into the ocean. Then she looked up at the man and replied, “Well, I made a difference to that one!” Be the change you wish to see in the world. http://www.stillsthatspeak.com...
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HamiltonSquare
May 19, 2016 3:48 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)
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Ha ha ha...Thank you I so needed a good laugh. Rolling on the floor laughing Chantell I think your spell check is off. Hilarious!
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| @HamiltonSquare | Post #1153835 (10)
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lovesblooms
May 19, 2016 3:59 PM CST
Name: Taqiyyah
Maryland (Zone 7a)
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Oh, there we go!

Still, though, I'd love for my larkspur to get to four feet!
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HamiltonSquare
May 19, 2016 4:02 PM CST
Name: Leslieray Hurlburt
Sacramento California (Zone 9b)
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Me too. Those look so healthy.
Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento California.
| @HamiltonSquare | Post #1153854 (12)
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ctcarol
May 19, 2016 7:35 PM CST
Name: Carol
Santa Ana, ca
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Location, location, location! Mine got that tall the last time I planted them (before the trees got too tall) until the gopher found them.
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Chantell
May 19, 2016 8:44 PM CST
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Name: Chantell
Middle of Virginia (Zone 7a)
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Yeah saw the typo and about $&/@...guess I wasn't quick enough at correcting LOL Rolling on the floor laughing
“Little girl, why are you doing this? You can’t save all these starfish. You can’t begin to make a difference!” After a few moments thought, she bent down, picked up another starfish & hurled it as far as she could into the ocean. Then she looked up at the man and replied, “Well, I made a difference to that one!” Be the change you wish to see in the world. http://www.stillsthatspeak.com...
| @Chantell | Post #1154222 (14)
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lovesblooms
May 30, 2016 2:19 PM CST
Name: Taqiyyah
Maryland (Zone 7a)
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Region: Maryland Region: Mid-Atlantic Container Gardener Winter Sowing
You know, this season I think I'm getting my wish! My larkspur are just past waist-high on me--I guess around 3.5 feet. And have yet to open, so we'll see...!
| @lovesblooms | Post #1165586 (15)
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