Aconitum anthora subsp. coeruleum

Aconitum anthora subsp. coeruleum

Native to:
Ukraine

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Aconitum
Species:
Aconitum anthora subsp. coeruleum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
60 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
blue, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, bumblebees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and fresh seed germinates best. Germination can be erratic and slow even with proper stratification.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow immediately, Either the viability of these seeds is short or the species propagates best with fresh seed. Stored seed might be coaxed into germination with temperature cycling and patience. * seed very poisonous, wash hands after handling ,20°C x 4 weeks, then -7°C x 6 weeks, then 10°C,

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society