Aconitum gassanense

Aconitum gassanense

Native to:
Japan
Aconitum gassanense

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Ranunculaceae
Genus:
Aconitum
Species:
Aconitum gassanense

Growth Characteristics

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, bumblebees
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
21–60 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and benefit from cold stratification. Germination can be erratic and slow even under ideal conditions.

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