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Aconitum x cammarum

'Bicolor'


Bicolor Wolf's Bane, Bicolor Monk's Hood




Origin:  The species is native to western and central Europe.
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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
Cultivation
Best grown in cool, moist, fertile soils in partial shade. Additionally well-rotted organic added to the soil encourges 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.
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