wholesome wolf's bane
Also known as: yellow helmet flower
An upright, clump-forming, usually hairy perennial to about 75cm tall, with rounded, deeply lobed, dark green leaves. Compact racemes of pale yellow, sometimes blue-violet hooded flowers appear in mid to late summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- wholesome wolf's bane (Aconitum anthora)
- Genus
- Aconitum
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- TOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of wholesome wolf's bane
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Culture
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Toxicity
TOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of wholesome wolf's bane
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wholesome wolf's bane care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required except cutting back dead stems; use protective gloves
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or late winter; division every few years may encourage good flowering stems, though plants may be slow to re-establish; use protective gloves
Growing
GrowingGrows best in deep, cool, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade, but will also tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is humus-rich and protected with mulch to ensure that it is moist throughout the growing season; use protective gloves
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to fungal stem rot, powdery mildews, and Verticillium wilt
Pests
Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to aphids
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