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Aconitum uncinatum

Also Known As

Monkshood

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4b-9b

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Aconitum uncinatum plant details

Aconitum uncinatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum uncinatum

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, showy, toxic, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum uncinatum

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A eastern US species of Monkshood that is somewhat of a twining scrambler in the lightly shaded woodland verges, This really does appreciate an armature of a shrub to lean into and grow through and its late summer into fall matte blue-lavender flowers are a welcome sight in the shade garden. Thanks to our friend and plantsman Jon Knight for sharing this with us.