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Posted 01/16/2023 in Perennial

Aconitum napellus

Commonly called monkhood because the purplish-blue flowers are shaped like the hood of medieval monks, Aconitum napellus is an upright perennial with dark green leaves divided into 5-7 toothed lobes. Beware, all parts are extremely poisonous.

Post Details

Latin Name
Aconitum napellus
Common Name
Monkshood
Planting Zone
Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
2-4 ft
Spread
1-1.5 ft
Suggested Uses
Woodland Gardens
Potential Pests
Crown rot, powdery mildew, and verticillium wilt

Plant Story

Commonly called monkhood because the purplish-blue flowers are shaped like the hood of medieval monks, Aconitum napellus is an upright perennial with dark green leaves divided into 5-7 toothed lobes. Beware, all parts are extremely poisonous.

Special Care Instructions

Wear gloves when working with this plant. Stake taller plants. Don't let soils dry out. 

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