Overview

Aconitum carmichaelii is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Aconitum, part of the Ranunculaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Aconitum carmichaelii grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and architectural.

About

Aconitum carmichaelii is a species of flowering plant of the genus Aconitum, family Ranunculaceae. It is native to China and northern Vietnam in East Asia.

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About the genus

Aconitum, also known as aconite, monkshood, wolfsbane, devil's helmet, or blue rocket, is a genus of over 250 species of flowering plants belonging to the family Ranunculaceae. These herbaceous, frequently toxic perennial plants are chiefly native to the mountainous parts of the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia, growing in the moisture-retentive but well-draining soils of mountain meadows.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Aconitum

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Aconitum carmichaelii size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Flower borders and beds, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Architectural

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Aconitum carmichaelii

Propagation

Division in autumn or late winter

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free, may be susceptible to aphids

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to fungal stem rot, powdery mildews, and Verticillium wilt

Frequently asked questions