Aconitum brevicalcaratum var. parviflorum

Aconitum brevicalcaratum var. parviflorum

Native to:
China

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Aconitum
Species:
Aconitum brevicalcaratum var. parviflorum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
100 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
purple, violet, blue

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bumblebees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
Germination Time:
30–180 days
Notes:
Germination can be erratic and slow. Seeds require cold stratification and may take several months to germinate. Fresh seed germinates more readily.

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