Aconitum anthora

Also Known As

Monkshood

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-5'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3b-9b

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Aconitum anthora plant details

Aconitum anthora is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum anthora

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
Uses: showy, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum anthora

USDA Zones: 3b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rich, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dense clusters of buttery-yellow flowers bloom in late summer along stems that can reach 3' tall. It prefers cool soil with some summer water. From European mountainous regions. 2 – 3'T x 18" W

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

A yellow flowered monkshood native to wide swaths of Europe and Asia. Interestingly (if you are a total nerd like me anyway), the name anthora comes from a belief that it could be used as an antidote to poisoning by Aconitum pardalianches, which goes about under the common name of thora. I wouldn't advise testing this, as both species are insanely toxic and eating this under any circumstances would simply make you die faster. Well worth growing for the tall spikes of yellow flowers in late summer, and the highly toxic nature means this, and the rest of the genus, is pretty much immune to damage by deer or rabbits. Zone 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Gardening facts about Aconitum anthora plant

How to Grow Aconitum anthora

Soil Needs
- alkaline
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
- gritty
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular