Aconitum (any upright species or variety)
Monk's hood (any variety), Monkshood (any variety), Wolf's bane (any variety)
Aconitum Aconitum
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Aconitum (any upright species or variety) are erect, clump-forming, herbaceous perennials with ovate, deeply lobed, leathery, dark green leaves and strong, dark stems bearing dense, branched panicles of hooded, purple, blue, yellow, or white flowers from summer into autumn.
Aconitum (any upright species or variety) is: Deciduous
Clump-forming, Upright
All parts highly toxic if eaten; also harmful via the skin. Wear gloves when handling.
Purple, Blue, Yellow, White in Summer; White, Purple, Blue, Yellow in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Aphids Aphids
Powdery mildew , Verticillium wilt Powdery mildew , Verticillium wilt
Cut back in late autumn after flowering. Use gloves when pruning.
Propagate by division between autumn and spring. May be slow to re-establish.
Division
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Aconitum (any upright species or variety) (Monk's hood (any variety)) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Grow in cool, moist, fertile soil in partial shade. Will tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is improved with well-rotted organic matter and mulched. Tall varieties require staking.
Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Aconitum (any upright species or variety)
Monk's hood (any variety), Monkshood (any variety), Wolf's bane (any variety)
Aconitum Aconitum
Aconitum (any upright species or variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Aconitum (Monk's hood), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Aconitum (any upright species or variety) are erect, clump-forming, herbaceous perennials with ovate, deeply lobed, leathery, dark green leaves and strong, dark stems bearing dense, branched panicles of hooded, purple, blue, yellow, or white flowers from summer into autumn.
Garden origin
Deciduous
Clump-forming, Upright
All parts highly toxic if eaten; also harmful via the skin. Wear gloves when handling.
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Purple, Blue, Yellow, White in Summer; White, Purple, Blue, Yellow in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Powdery mildew , Verticillium wilt
Cut back in late autumn after flowering. Use gloves when pruning.
Propagate by division between autumn and spring. May be slow to re-establish.
Division
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Aconitum (any upright species or variety) (Monk's hood (any variety)) will reach a height of 1.8m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging
Grow in cool, moist, fertile soil in partial shade. Will tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is improved with well-rotted organic matter and mulched. Tall varieties require staking.
Clay, Loamy
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
North, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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