Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ranunculaceae

Genus:

Aconitum

Species:

Aconitum uncinatum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Blue, Violet

Native Range

United States: Alabama, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded, woodland environments

Germination Information