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wolf's bane [2] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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wolf's bane [2]

Aconitum lycoctonum

Genus: Aconitum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: badger's bane, bearbane, foxbane, harebane, St Christopher's herb, wolfsbane, Christopher's herb [2], monk's hood

About this plant

A tall, upright perennial to 1.5m with rounded, five- to seven-lobed, dark green leaves and sprays of usually yellow, sometimes smoky purple, hooded flowers in mid- to late summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Prefers cool, moist, fertile soil in partial shade, but will tolerate most soils and full sun. Likely to need staking

Pruning

Cut back old flowering stems after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or late winter to maintain vigour but plants may be slow to re-establish. Use protective gloves when handling any part of the plant

Pests

Susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Can be susceptible to verticillium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years