Aconitum lycoctonum, or Wolf's-bane, is a highly toxic herbaceous perennial. It features distinctive hooded yellow flowers and thrives in cool, moist, shaded environments
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Sunlight
Partial shade to full sun
Watering
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained loam
Temperature
Cool to moderate (10-20 °C)
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Light feeding in spring
Partial shade to full sun
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Humus-rich, moist, well-drained loam
Cool to moderate (10-20 °C)
Outdoor
Light feeding in spring
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.5-1.5 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Dark green
Leaf Type
Palmate, deeply lobed
Flower Size
2-4 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
30000
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 10/5
Edible
No
All parts of Aconitum lycoctonum are highly toxic, containing potent alkaloids like aconitine. Ingestion can cause severe gastrointestinal upset, cardiac arrhythmias, respiratory paralysis, and can be fatal to humans and animals.
