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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.
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.

Gardening facts about Aconitum lycoctonum plant

How to Grow Aconitum lycoctonum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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
Photo of Aconitum napellus flower by Rüdiger Kratz
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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
Photo of Aconitum carmichaelii flower by Magnus Manske
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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
Photo of Aconitum lycoctonum ssp. neapolitanum flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Ivorine Monkshood

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

2a-9b

Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 12"-15"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aconitum septentrionale 'Ivorine' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Climbing Monkshood

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 8'-12'

Width: 1'-6'

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Aconitum species [climbing] flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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