Aconitum hemsleyanum

Also Known As

Badger's Bane
Climbing Monkshood
Wolfsbane

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 2'-10'

planting zones

7a-9b

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Aconitum hemsleyanum plant details

Aconitum hemsleyanum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In fall purple 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 hemsleyanum

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: ranunculaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, toxic, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Aconitum hemsleyanum

USDA Zones: 7a - 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

Wonderful violet-blue monkshood flowers to 10', with twining climber! Flowers in profusion in late Summer. Likes part-shade, or almost full sun. Sets seed sparingly so we will have a limited number. Try it on your arbor with yellow Clematis orientalis. From central and western China. All parts of the plant are poisonous so don't use it in salads. Not available every year.