Photo by Far Reaches Farm
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Aconitum episcopale
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 4'-8'
- W: 2'-8'
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Aconitum episcopale plant details
Aconitum episcopale is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum episcopale
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 8 FT - tall
- Flowers: lavender blooms in summer
- Uses: trellis
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum episcopale
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
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Gardening facts about Aconitum episcopale plant
How to Grow Aconitum episcopale
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glossy
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- even moisture - regular
![Photo of Aconitum species [climbing] flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery](https://d3bbsv6h7qkr8y.cloudfront.net/4f/82/4f82a2d8685246e2265ea1fdf116b46b.webp)
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