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Post by pastlifewizard on Jul 24, 2009 18:04:29 GMT -5
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Post by Creator on Jul 25, 2009 4:11:32 GMT -5
When you post a link, the chance is that the page won't be there next year...  The common names for the Hardy perennial Aconitum include Aconite, Monk's head and Wolfsbane. They typically flowers from late summer to early autumn. Latin names of Aconitum varieties include Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum lycoctonum, Aconitum vulparia, Aconitum hemsleyanum and Aconitum carmichaeli. Description of Wolfsbane, AconiteAconitum are large plants that can grow stems up to 250 cm in height. Wolfsbane has hooded white or purple flowers. As a consequence of the plants great height it has restrictive use in the garden, typically being grown at the back of borders. How to grow Wolfsbane, AconiteIt is best to sow Wolfsbane on the soil surface, with a spacing of 20 to 25 cm for smaller species and up to 100 cm apart for larger species in the autumn. Wolfsbane prefers partly shady conditions, but can be grown in full sunlight as long as it is kept moist. The soil should be cool and moist with a pH of 5 to 6. Aconitum plants require between 5 days and 250 days to germinate, it is best to start seeds off in a flat against a north facing wall before transplanting. Caring for Wolfsbane
Wolfsbane requires regular watering in the summer, it is also important to stake the plant, as it may suffer from the effects of adverse weather. The plant should be gut back each autumn and split every 4 years to maintain healthy growth. |
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Post by pastlifewizard on Jul 25, 2009 17:17:10 GMT -5
sorry is just that I rather to post links because nowadays most of the information is protected.
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