Aconitum x cammarum 'Stainless Steel'

Also Known As

Stainless Steel Monkshood

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Aconitum x cammarum 'Stainless Steel' plant details

Aconitum x cammarum 'Stainless Steel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum x cammarum 'Stainless Steel'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum x cammarum 'Stainless Steel'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Aconitum 'Stainless Steel' produces dramatic loosely-branched spikes that hold large steely blue flowers that are buffed with a metallic sheen. Deeply divided grey-green foliage. Aconitum were grown in medieval times for use as poisons. So please restrict your sensory experience of this group to their visual displays. Full sun to part shade.