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Aconitum (any upright species or variety) (Monk's hood (any variety))

Other names: Monkshood (any variety), Wolf's bane (any variety)

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Variety or Cultivar
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.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.8 m 0.5 m 2-5 years
5 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Clay
  • Loamy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • North
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

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.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 1, 2, 3, A2, A3, A1

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Inappropriate
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts highly toxic if eaten; also harmful via the skin. Wear gloves when handling.

Plant care

Pruning

Cut back in late autumn after flowering. Use gloves when pruning.

Propagation methods

Division

Propagation

Propagate by division between autumn and spring. May be slow to re-establish.

Pests

Aphids

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Verticillium wilt

Mulch with leaf mould or garden compost in spring (optional)

Support or stake (optional)

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Plant in fertile, moisture retentive soil

Cut back in autumn (optional)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

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