Aconitum lycoctonum

Also Known As

Aconitum septentrionale
Badger's Bane
Wolfsbane
Yellow Monkshood

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-7'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Aconitum lycoctonum plant details

Aconitum lycoctonum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum lycoctonum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: white and yellow blooms in summer
Uses: fall color, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum lycoctonum

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Interesting white flowers that explain without a doubt, why the common name for plants of this genus is "Monkshood". As I write this, I can't remember much about this plant as far as flowering time or size goes. However, I've never been disappointed by the performance of any plant in this genus or in the entire Ranunculaceae family.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

This is a graceful plant with narrow spires of soft yellow flowers which hold no attraction whatsoever for the damn deer. Very effective fronting darker foliage or in our case, a red Oregon Sunset Acer palmatum. Native to Europe and northern Asia.