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Aconitum nagarum (Airy shaw)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aconitum nagarum
Other names
Airy shaw, Aconitum bullatifolium var. homotrichum, Aconitum venatorium
Genus
Aconitum Aconitum
Species
A. nagarum - A. nagarum is an erect biennial or short-lived perennial with leathery, deeply lobed, dark grey-green leaves and racemes of hooded, black-flushed, dark purple flowers in autumn.
Aconitum nagarum is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
All parts highly toxic if eaten; also harmful via the skin. Wear protective gloves when handling this plant.
Flower
Dark-purple, Flushed black in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems. Cut back in autumn. Wear protective gloves when handling this plant.
Propagation
Divide in autumn. Plants will be slow to re-establish. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Aconitum nagarum (Airy shaw) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Grow through shrubs or up a support.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Aconitum nagarum
Other names
Airy shaw, Aconitum bullatifolium var. homotrichum, Aconitum venatorium
Genus
Aconitum Aconitum
Species
A. nagarum - A. nagarum is an erect biennial or short-lived perennial with leathery, deeply lobed, dark grey-green leaves and racemes of hooded, black-flushed, dark purple flowers in autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect
Toxicity
All parts highly toxic if eaten; also harmful via the skin. Wear protective gloves when handling this plant.
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple, Flushed black in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems. Cut back in autumn. Wear protective gloves when handling this plant.
Propagation
Divide in autumn. Plants will be slow to re-establish. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Aconitum nagarum (Airy shaw) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile soil in sun or partial shade. Grow through shrubs or up a support.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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