Reviews (8)
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larkspur
Great friendly service. Nicely packaged and quick shipping. and all my flowers where great
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larkspur
The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens! Very pleased with this plant.
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Larkspur
Very pleased with this plant. Looks wonderful with other wild flowers.
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Larkspur
The blooms on this plant are very unique and beautiful. Looks great in my gardens!
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Spectacular Color
These flowers are beautiful with the colors they display when blooming!!!!
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Super Pricing!
I love the pricing on the plants that I received.
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Very Colorful!
When plants arrived, I wasn't sure they would do well, but they have beautiful blooms and color.
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Will buy again
Plants were well packaged and arrived quickly. I planted them the same day they were received, and they've been growing beautifully ever since. Would buy again.
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Shipping Information
We ship all plants usps priority mail. They arrive to most locations within 2-3 days. We package all plants to retain moisture to up to 10 days in transit. All plants ships from our warehouses in Tennessee. All plants are grown and shipped from out Altamont (zip) 37301 location. We do drop ship for re-sellers also for those wanting to resell our plants.
How We Protect Your Plants For Transit
All plants are dug and immediately taken to our warehouse and tera-sorb moisture retention gel is applied to the roots and then wrapped in plastic to retain superior moisture for transit. They are placed in corogated cardboard shipping boxes for protection when shipped
Upon Receipt Of Your Plants
Upon receipt of your plants, unpack and unwrap the roots and mist with water. Plant within 24-48 hours. If you can not plant within this time frame, put your plants in a cool location (ex- basement, garage or cellar) and water the roots daily. Cover them back up with the plastic so they will not dry out until you can plant them. After planted, water every evening after the sun goes down for 5 days.
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Description
Larkspur - Consolida orientalis is a Herb Plant with a Variety of Uses
Larkspur is commonly known as Dwarf Larkspur; it is part of the Ranunculaceae family, and it is a native of the Eastern United States. It usually grows around moist ravines, shaded slopes, and hilly woodlands. It is tolerant of most soils such as dry, sand, chalk, loam and is also considered drought tolerant. It is best not to let the earth become wet as this would cause problems. It is disease free as for pests it does seem to have a few during early development such as caterpillars and maggots which eat foliage and flowers, but these are easily managed with correct care and patience.
Larkspur Plant Grows in Wooded Areas and along Ditches and Roadways
It has long green stalks that are covered in beautiful and bright purple flowers. They can also be other colors when blooming, and this depends on the variety and color that is purchased. It can also be seen growing in wooded locations and even in ditches along the roadways. These plants are very easy to grow and care for, and homeowners and gardeners love them. Buying this plant is a great way to add much-needed color to gardens and also bright curb appeal when these flowers are in bloom during the spring and summer.
Larkspur Plant is a herb plant that has been used for several things. It is found in a lot of oils and other supplements. This plants leaves were used to treat hemorrhoids and was also used for asthma attacks that came on fast. It has also been used to kill and prevent nits and head lice during the Great War times. This plant should only be digested under the instructions of a herbalist or a doctor.
The Larkspur Plant is a taller flower tat stands over other plants in gardens and when it's seen growing in the wild. Blooms begin showing on the flower in the early spring months and range from purple to dark blue. When you look closely at the blooms, you'll see white striations on the petals. The care needed for the Larkspur Plant is usually easy as it doesn't require a lot of water or sunlight. It often thrives better in shady areas instead of in the direct path of the sun. Soil should be moist with a good filtration system so as not to overwhelm the plant with too much water.
The seeds of the plant are often placed in the soil during the colder months before the flower begins to grow in the spring. Once the flower starts growing, it enjoys colder climates. You'll usually see the flower growing in the northern areas of the United States and in the lower areas of Canada where temperatures are slightly below average. The flower can reach heights of about 3 feet but average about half that height if they are planted near other flowers. The width of the plant is about six inches.
