Larkspur
Consolida orientalis
Family: Ranunculaceae
TOXIC
Annual. Native to temperate zones in Europe, Asia and America.
Flowers pink, purple or blue. They make excellent cut flowers, but
children should be warned not to eat them. Traditionally, a bed of Larkspur
was grown in every herb garden, the seed used for treating head and body
lice. Cultivation: Extra care. Strew the seed on a garden
bed in fall or early spring and tamp in. Prefers full sun, normal
garden soil and regular watering. Flowers to 4 feet.
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