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Aconitum episcopale [select]

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 8'-12'
  • W: 1'-12'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Aconitum episcopale [select] plant details

Aconitum episcopale [select] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Aconitum episcopale [select]

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 1 FT - 12 FT - wide, 8 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: showy, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum episcopale [select]

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a clone of this climbing Monkshood species we have increased over the last few years which initialy caught our eye as being subtly different than the other form we offer. Particularly when in new growth, this has some yellowish mottling to the new foliage and while we don't think it is pronounced enough to merit a clonal name, it nonetheless appeals to our geeky natures as being a little different. Same light blue flowers as the typical form. This will climb to 10' or more and drape itself upon a handy shrub or trellis.

Gardening facts about Aconitum episcopale [select] plant

How to Grow Aconitum episcopale [select]

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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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
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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
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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
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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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