Aconitum sp. (Monkshood)

Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) with dark purple flower spikes standing tall above green foliage leaves today.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) with numerous hooded purple flower spikes rising above dense green plant foliage.

Botanical name: Aconitum sp.

Common names: Monkshood, Wolfsbane

Family: Ranunculaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Ornamental foliageFoliage color: Ornamental foliage
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Different Aconitum species (and their varieties) scattered across temperate regions of globe.

These are handsome plants, the tall, erect stem being crowned by racemes of large and eye-catching blue, purple, white, yellow or pink zygomorphic flowers. Aconitum is grown in gardens for its attractive spike like inflorescences and showy flowers.

All Aconitum plants contain poisonous alkaloids that can, in sufficient quantity, be deadly. Man has used Aconitum as a medicine and poison for thousands of years. Outside Europe it was widely used for its medical properties.


Image gallery: 11 images
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) blue flower spikes on tall stems among green foliage
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) blue flowers on tall spikes with deep green leaves
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) blue flower close up, tall vertical stalks of hooded purple petals.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) tall blue flower stalks rising above thick dark and red foliage.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) deep purple hood shaped flower stalks rise above slender green stems.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) tall stalks carry numerous deep purple hooded flowers above fine green foliage.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) deep purple flower spikes growing upright with dense green foliage background.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) stalks with purple flower hoods standing tall amid white daisy-like blossoms.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) deep purple flower close up on a slender green stem
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) with hooded purple flower petals dangling from a tall thin stem.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) deep blue helmet-shaped flower cluster growing on a sturdy tall green stem
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) tall spikes of deep blue hooded flowers with small water droplets visible
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) with purple buds and dense green leaves, close up plant.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) with many small purple buds nestled among finely cut green leaves.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) plant with deep green leaves and small purple flower buds close up
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) showing deeply divided green leaves and small rounded purple flower buds above
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) blue flower close up with green stems and narrow pointy leaves.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) blue flower rising vertically from stems surrounded by thin foliage.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) with blue helmet-shaped flower spikes rising above lush green foliage.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) with intense blue flower spikes reaching upward among deep green leaves.
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) with deep blue hooded flower, close up of vibrant plant petals
Aconitum sp. (Monkshood) showing tall stalk of deep blue hooded flower clusters near soft pink petals.


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