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Aconitum species [climbing]
Also Known As
- Climbing Monkshood
Plant type
perennial, vine
size
- H: 8'-12'
- W: 1'-6'
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Aconitum species [climbing] plant details
Aconitum species [climbing] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall blue flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum species [climbing]
- Plant type: perennial vine
- Plant family: ranunculaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 6 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
- Flowers: blue blooms in fall
- Uses: toxic, trellis
GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum species [climbing]
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Aconitum species [climbing] plant
How to Grow Aconitum species [climbing]
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Aconitum for your garden
aka Friar's Cap, Helmet Flower, Monkshood, Wolf's Bane
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Aconitum incisofidum, Aconitum wilsonii, Monkshood
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3b-9b
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 1'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Aconitum lycoctonum subsp. neapolitanum, Aconitum vulparia, Monk's Hood, Monkshood, Wolf's Bane
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Ivorine Monkshood
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
2a-9b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Monkshood
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
2b-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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