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Description
Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire is a herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). The plant is native to Europe and Asia and is commonly known as Monkshood. It grows up to 4 feet tall and produces spikes of blue-purple flowers that bloom from mid-summer to early fall. The plant is highly toxic and can cause severe health problems if ingested.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Angiosperms |
| Class | Eudicots |
| Order | Ranunculales |
| Family | Ranunculaceae |
| Genus | Aconitum |
Appearance
Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire has dark green, glossy, deeply cut leaves that are 2-4 inches long. The plant produces tall spikes of blue-purple flowers that grow up to 4 feet tall. The flowers are shaped like a helmet and have a hood-like upper sepal. The plant blooms from mid-summer to early fall and can be used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.
Care Guide
Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire requires regular watering and well-draining soil. The plant prefers partial shade to full sun and grows best in hardiness zones 4-8. It can be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer in the spring and again in mid-summer. The plant should be mulched in the fall to protect it from the winter frost.
Common Pests & Diseases
Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire is susceptible to slug and snail damage, as well as powdery mildew and leaf spot diseases. The plant can also be affected by root rot if the soil is too wet. It is important to keep the plant healthy and well-watered to prevent these problems.
Habitat
Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire is commonly found in moist meadows, woodland areas, and along stream banks in Europe and Asia. The plant prefers cool, moist environments and can grow in a range of soil types.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire poisonous?
A: Yes, the plant is highly toxic and can cause severe health problems if ingested.
Q: How tall does Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire grow?
A: The plant can grow up to 4 feet tall.
Q: What is the best time to fertilize Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire?
A: The plant can be fertilized with a slow-release fertilizer in the spring and again in mid-summer.
Q: What is the ideal hardiness zone for Aconitum Cammarum Bressingham Spire?
A: The plant grows best in hardiness zones 4-8.
Related Plants
- Aconitum napellus
- Aconitum carmichaelii
- Aconitum ferox
- Aconitum heterophyllum
References
- “Aconitum Cammarum ‘Bressingham Spire’.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed 11 August 2021. https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=e826.
- “Aconitum Cammarum ‘Bressingham Spire’ – Monkshood.” Gardenia.net. Accessed 11 August 2021. https://www.gardenia.net/plant/aconitum-cammarum-bressingham-spire-monkshood.
- “Aconitum Cammarum ‘Bressingham Spire’.” Royal Horticultural Society. Accessed 11 August 2021. https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/17562/Aconitum-cammarum-Bressingham-Spire-(PBR)/Details.
