Aconitum x cammarum 'Bicolor' (Bicolor Wolf's Bane, Bicolor Monk's Hood)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Aconitum |
| Species | x cammarum |
| Cultivar | 'Bicolor' |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | The species is native to western and central Europe. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. Can also be harmful through skin contact. Wear personal protective equipment when handling the plant. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5 - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Height | 1 m - 1.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 m - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Columnar and upright. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division in autumn or early spring. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in cool, moist, fertile soils in partial shade. Additionally well-rotted organic added to the soil encourages growth. |
| Notable Specimens | Lanhydrock Garden, Cornwall, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Aconitum × cammarum 'Bicolor', form, Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/02/2018
Aconitum × cammarum 'Bicolor', flower, Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/02/2018
Aconitum × cammarum-'Bicolor', autumn form, Lanhydrock Gardens, Cornwall, England. 16/02/2018
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