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Aconitum Species, Yellow Wolfsbane

Aconitumvulparia

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum)

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Species

vulparia (vul-PAR-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Aconitum beckianum

Aconitum croaticum

Aconitum gracilescens

Aconitum lasianthum

Aconitum lycoctonum subsp. vulparia

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Ancolie88

(Zone 6b) | February 2016 | positive

Aconitum vulparia is a wonderful Austrian native flower which blooms wonderful on some mountain meadows in a richer yellow

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