Monkshood
Aconitum amplexicaule
Ranunculaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Aconitum amplexicaule, known as Monkshood, is a perennial ornamental plant that prefers part shade and medium water conditions. It grows to a height of 0.6–1.5 meters and blooms in shades of blue and purple from July to September. This plant thrives in loamy, clay, or peaty soil and is suitable for USDA zones 3–7. It attracts pollinators but is toxic.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Clay, Peaty
Height
0.6–1.5 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
3–7
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
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Data source: Trefle.io

