Aconitum napellus - Monkshood
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🌿 Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Common name: Monkshood
Scientific name: Aconitum napellus
Foliage color: Dark green, palmate, finely cut
Flower color: Deep blue-violet, in dense, slender spikes
Height at maturity: 1.00–1.50 m
Width at maturity: 0.40–0.50 m
Habit: Upright, slender, forming robust and well-structured stems
Flowering period: July to September
Exposure: Partial shade to full shade
Watering needs: Moderate, prefers cool soil
Soil type: Well-drained, rich in organic matter, fertile
Hardiness zone: Zone 3 to 8
Drought tolerance: Moderate, prefers humidity
Nectar-rich plant: Yes
Attracts pollinators: Yes, especially bees
Toxicity to animals: Highly toxic, keep away from children and pets
✂️ Care
Plant in partial to full shade in rich, well-drained, and cool soil. Water regularly when planting to encourage rooting, then maintain consistent moisture throughout the growing season. Stake if necessary to support tall stems. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming and cut back in autumn after frost.
This spectacular and hardy perennial thrives with minimal maintenance once established. Ideal for beds, shade gardens, and woodland borders, it offers remarkable blue-violet blooms in late summer. Caution: all parts are toxic; handle with care.