This is a hardy annual. First planted in spring of 1998. Jefferson planted seeds along his roundabout flower border in April of 1810. He probably grew Consolida orientalis , a precursor of the delphinium, which would be introduced later. Six inches high.
Small flowers resemble pansies.
These plants self-seed readily, and once you plant them you will have them coming up at random locations. The flowers last till the heat gets them. Jefferson grew this plant. Jefferson used this plant, athough we do not know the specific variety. His granddaughter, Cornelia Randolph, noted that the pyracantha made a low hedge so thick nothing could get through it.