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Aconitum fischeri

 
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Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum) (Info)
Species: fischeri (FISH-er-ee) (Info)

Synonym:Aconitum carmichaelii

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6 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Dark Blue

Bloom Time:
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green

Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Veshengo On Mar 1, 2006, Veshengo from Faversham
(United Kingdom)
(Zone 8a) wrote:

Does very well if grown in containers.

I have grown mine for 7 years and I have managed to get a variety of different heights simply by dividing the tubers and planting them in new containers. If you like the height of a certain one just keep dividing it.

Neutral Sis On Aug 31, 2001, Sis wrote:

Prefers climates with cool summer
nights and warm days with low hum-
idity.

Fertile,humus-rich,moist but well-
drained soil.

Dislikes disturbance once established.

Divide crowns in fall or early spring.
Replant strong,healthy divisions into
soil that has been enriched with organic
matter.

Crowns will rot if soil is wet and temps
are hot. Site properly to avoid problems.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Goodfield, Illinois
Santaquin, Utah



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