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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] aconitum

True, this vine does sound wonderful. Unfortunately, in the Heronswood
catalog Mr. Hinckley says it should be grown in full sun or partial shade,
and very well watered.

Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6

On Thu, 22 Jan 1998, Susan Campanini wrote:

>         "The February 98 issue of Horticulture has a section called The
> Ornamental
> Outlook on page 34.  It lists hot new plants for the coming season.
> Heronswood Nursery carries Aconitum episcopale which is a climber from
> Sichaun Province in China.  You knew that, though.  It says, "Its
> twining,
> herbaceous stems grow 15 to 20 feet tall in one season, producing large,
> deeply cleft leaves and clusters of violet-blue, hooded blossoms in late
> summer and early fall.  This bold perennial vine is hardy from Zones 4
> to 9!"
>
>
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