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Aconitum uncinatum (Southern blue monkshood)
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1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Aconitum uncinatum
Other names
Southern blue monkshood, American wolf's bane, Clambering monk's hood, Wild monkshood, Eastern blue monkshood, Appalachian blue monkshood
Genus
Aconitum Aconitum
Species
A. uncinatum - A. uncinatum is a deciduous perennial with arching to scrambling stems bearing lobed, mid- to dark green leaves and racemes of hooded, purple-blue flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Aconitum uncinatum is: Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Trailing
Toxicity
All parts highly toxic, possibly fatal, if eaten; also harmful via the skin.
Flower
Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn or early winter.
Propagation
Divide in autumn. Plants will be slow to re-establish. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Aconitum uncinatum (Southern blue monkshood) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Waterside, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, acid to slightly alkaline soil in full or partial shade. Suitable for growing through shrubs or up a support.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Aconitum uncinatum
Other names
Southern blue monkshood, American wolf's bane, Clambering monk's hood, Wild monkshood, Eastern blue monkshood, Appalachian blue monkshood
Genus
Aconitum Aconitum
Species
A. uncinatum - A. uncinatum is a deciduous perennial with arching to scrambling stems bearing lobed, mid- to dark green leaves and racemes of hooded, purple-blue flowers from midsummer into autumn.
Native to
Eastern United States
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Arching, Trailing
Toxicity
All parts highly toxic, possibly fatal, if eaten; also harmful via the skin.
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Colour
Flower
Purple in Summer; Purple in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn or early winter.
Propagation
Divide in autumn. Plants will be slow to re-establish. Sow seed in containers in a cold frame in spring.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Aconitum uncinatum (Southern blue monkshood) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Waterside, Woodland
Cultivation
Grow in moist, fertile, acid to slightly alkaline soil in full or partial shade. Suitable for growing through shrubs or up a support.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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