Aconitum 'Eleonara'
A herbaceous perennial up to 1m high with strong upright stems, lobed, divided, deep green leaves, and spikes of high-hooded white flowers edged in blue-violet, from midsummer to late summer; the flowers may be visited by bumblebees, particularly long-tongued species, who are not affected by the toxins
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grows best in deep, cool, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade, but will also tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is humus-rich and protected with mulch to ensure that it is moist throughout the growing season; use protective gloves
Propagate by division in autumn or late winter; division every few years may encourage good flowering stems, though plants may be slow to re-establish; use protective gloves
No pruning required except cutting back dead stems; use protective gloves
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to aphids
May be susceptible to fungal stem rot, powdery mildews, and Verticillium wilt