Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Not Available
Japan
Types
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
not available
Habitat
low mountains
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Upright
Acuminate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Average, Moist
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Aconitum variegatum
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
बच्छनाभ
crimson pygmy
In German
Eisenhut
crimson pygmy
In French
aconit
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
acónito
crimson pygmy
In Greek
monkshood
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Aconitum
crimson pygmy
In Polish
tojad
crimson pygmy
In Latin
aconitum
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Ranunculales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Delphinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy
Wondering what are the properties of Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy? We provide you with everything About Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy. Aconitum doesn't have thorns and Crimson Pygmy doesn't have thorns. Also Aconitum does not have fragrant flowers. Aconitum has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness and Crimson Pygmy has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aconitum season is Fall and Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Aconitum is Moist and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aconitum is Not Available and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
Aconitum leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Aconitum and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.