Kamchatka aconite

Aconitum maximum

Physical Characteristics

Aconitum maximum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from July to September. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

North-western N. America - Alaska, through northern Asia to Japan.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Parasiticide None known

Known Hazards

The whole plant is highly toxic - simple skin contact has caused numbness in some people[1].