Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Tree
Origin
Not Available
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Yellow Monkshood, Carmichael's Monkshood, Kamchatka Aconite
Chinese kousa dogwood, Blue Shadow kousa, Weaver's Weeping dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
low mountains
gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Purple, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Moist
Loamy, Moist
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Average, Moist
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Leaf spot, Mealy bugs, Mites, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
breathing problems, Nausea, Rapid Heartbeat, Sweating, Vomiting, weakness
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Heart problems, Inflammation, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Nerve pain, Wounds
Acne, Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in herbal medicines
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Aconitum variegatum
CORNUS kousa 'China Girl'
Common Name
Aconite, Monkshood, Wolf's bane, Leopard's bane, Mousebane, Women's bane, Devil's helmet, Queen of all Poisons, or Blue rocket
China Girl Dogwood, Kousa Dogwood
In Hindi
बच्छनाभ
Cornus kousa
In German
Eisenhut
Blüten-Hartriegel
In French
aconit
Cornouiller à fleurs
In Spanish
acónito
Cornus kousa
In Greek
monkshood
Cornus kousa
In Portuguese
Aconitum
Cornus kousa
In Polish
tojad
Cornus kousa
In Latin
aconitum
Cornus kousa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cornales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Delphinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood. Aconitum doesn't have thorns and Kousa Dogwood 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 Kousa Dogwood 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 Kousa Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood
Season and care of Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aconitum season is Fall and Summer and Kousa Dogwood season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Aconitum is Moist and for Kousa Dogwood is Loamy, Moist while the PH of soil for Aconitum is Not Available and for Kousa Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood Physical Information
Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Aconitum height is 130.00 cm and width 80.00 cm whereas Kousa Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood are as follows:
Aconitum flower color: Blue and Violet
Aconitum leaf color: Green
Kousa Dogwood flower color: White and Green
- Kousa Dogwood leaf color: Light Green
Care of Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood
Care of Aconitum and Kousa Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aconitum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Kousa Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Aconitum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kousa Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.