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Aconitum lamarckii

Also Known As

  • Yellow Monkshood

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Aconitum lamarckii plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum lamarckii

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum lamarckii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unusual monkshood with long airy racemes of pale sulphur yellow tubular flowers. The leaves are light green and deeply divided into 5-7 lobes. Full sun to part shade. All parts of the plant are poisonous so don't use it in salads.

Gardening facts about Aconitum lamarckii plant

How to Grow Aconitum lamarckii

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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