Aconitum anthora subsp. anthora

Aconitum anthora subsp. anthora

Native to:
Austria | Baltic States | China | Czechia-Slovakia | France | Hungary | Italy | Kazakhstan | Krym | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Romania | Russia | Spain | Switzerland | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Ukraine

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, bumblebees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–90 days
Notes:
Germination can be erratic and slow. Seeds benefit from light exposure during germination.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch

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