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Monkshood, also known as Wolfsbane, puts on tall, beautiful spikes of bloom in late spring. Each deep-violet flower is shaped like hood or cowl, giving rise to the common name. Very showy and tolerant of both deer and bunnies, it's no wonder this gorgeous flower has been popular in gardens since medieval times. (Aconitum napellus)
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Monkshood often reminds gardeners of delphiniums since the rich blue color is the same. But its much easier to grow. First of all, Monkshood is plenty tall, but shorter than the towering delphiniums that always need staking. This one stands on its own. And its not as brittle as a delphinium, so does a simpler job of adding tall blue flower spikes to your late spring garden. The roots are poisonous.
More Information
SKU
AM014414
Item Package Size
Bag of 3
Common Name
Common Monkshood
Botanical Name
Aconitum napellus
Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Size
4-6" flowers
Mature Height
36-42" tall
Mature Spread
12-18" wide
Growth Rate
Medium
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
Planting Depth
Plant so that the top of the root is 1" below the soil line.
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