Aconitum x cammarum
'Bicolor'
Bicolor Wolf's Bane, Bicolor Monk's Hood
Family |
Ranunculaceae |
Genus |
Aconitum |
Species |
x cammarum |
Cultivar |
'Bicolor' |
Category |
Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
6 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
5 - 6a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 - H6 |
Temperature (°C) |
-23 - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) |
-10 - 0 |
Height |
1 m - 1.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 m - 0.5 m |
Cultivation |
Best grown in cool, moist, fertile soils in partial shade. Additionally well-rotted organic added to the soil encourages growth. |
Shape |
Columnar and upright. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. |
Propagation |
Propagate by division in autumn or early spring. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. Can also be harmful through skin contact. Wear personal protective equipment when handling the plant. |