Monkshood
Aconitum napellus
Zones 3–7perennial48" tall🐝 pollinator
Bloom window
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Peak bloom: August
How to plant
Plant in spring in rich, moist soil. Highly toxic — wear gloves; keep away from pets and children.
- Sunlight
- part sun
- Spacing
- 18" between plants
- Mature height
- 48"
- Row placement
- back of bed
From authoritative sources
Aggregated from USDA PLANTS.
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