Perennials: Aconitums, 1 by Veshengo

Veshengo wrote:
As you can see, there are a number that have synonyms (known under a different name) and if you take that into consideration there are not that many available. It also makes it a bit confusing. Say, for example, you wanted to buy a white Aconitum. You have a choice of the following.

Aconitum Napellus 'Albidium',
Aconitum Napellus 'Album',
Aconitum Napellus subsp. Vulgare 'Albidium',
Aconitum Napellus subsp. Vulgare 'Album'.
Aconitum Napellus subsp. Vulparia 'Albidium',
Aconitum Napellus subsp. Vulparia 'Album'.

There are many more, but this is just an example. Which do you choose? Do you buy all six? Unless you know, many would but at least two thinking they were different. But in reality they are all the same plant.

The photo below shows what I mean. Some companies choose to place two or three names on their tags. You will also see the info that this company puts on their tags.

Steve