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Family: Ranunculaceae
(ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee) Genus: Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum) Species: grossedentatum (gros-den-TAY-tum)
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements UnknownSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Partial to Full Shade Full Shade Foliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Smooth Unknown Foliage Color Blue-GreenHeight 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m) Spacing 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger All parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedHandling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction Bloom Color Dark BlueMedium Blue Blue-Violet Bloom Characteristics Flowers are good for cuttingBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Summer/Early FallMid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Bag seedheads to capture ripening seedAllow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |