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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or North–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- All parts are highly toxic if eaten, all parts may be harmful through skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Aconitum can be herbaceous perennials or biennials with lobed leaves and racemes or panicles of showy, hooded flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in moisture-retentive fertile soil in partial shade but sun and most soils are tolerated
Propagation
Divide in autumn or late winter to maintain vigour, although plants can be slow to re-establish. Use gloves when handling plants
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Tall stems can be pruned down later in autumn when flowering is finished
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Fungal stem rot and Verticillium wilt may occasionally be troublesome
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