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Doubtful Knight's-Spur (Delphinium ajacis)

Doubtful Knight's-Spur (Delphinium ajacis) is an annual flowering plant with tall spikes of blue, pink, or white flowers, often grown in cottage gardens.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Amend heavy clay or sandy soils with compost.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun for best flowering.

Can tolerate partial shade.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently during hot, dry spells.

Soil

Prefers well-drained, fertile loam. Amend heavy clay or sandy soils with compost.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Avoid extreme heat.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.45 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Palmate

Flower Size

3-5 cm

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Synonyms
Ceratostanthus ajacis (L.) Schur
Consolida ajacis (L.) Schur
Consolida ambigua (L.) P.W.Ball & Heywood
Consolida baluchistanica Qureshi & Chaudhri
Consolida gayana (Wilmott) Laínz
Delphinium addendum W.R.McNab
Delphinium ambiguum L.
Delphinium baluchistanicum (Qureshi & Chaudhri) Jabbour & Du Pasquier
Delphinium candelabrum Lebas
Delphinium gayanum Wilmott
Delphinium ornatum C.D.Bouché
Delphinium pauciflorum D.Don
Delphinium simplex Salisb.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderRanunculales
  • familyRanunculaceae
  • genusDelphinium
  • speciesDelphinium ajacis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 5/5

Edible

No

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