Aconitum sachalinense
Aconitum sachalinense
- Native to:
- Japan | Kuril Is. | Russia
iNaturalist: © tatjana_koroteeva05 (iNaturalist #141513911)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ranunculaceae
- Genus:
- Aconitum
- Species:
- Aconitum sachalinense
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 4-8 weeks; sow in fall or after cold treatment for spring germination.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
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. Sow @ 4°C for 3 weeks, then place at 20°C. * seed very poisonous, wash hands after handling ,20°C x 4 weeks, then -7°C x 6 weeks, then 10°C,