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Aconitum

Genus

Also called wolf's bane, leopard's bane, mousebane, wolfsbane, aconite, monkshood, devil's helmet, blue rocket

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Aconitum
Photo: Bernd Haynold · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons

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Typeperennial

“Carmichael's monkshood is a tall perennial flowering plant” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

Days to maturity720–1080 days

“Days to maturity: 720-1080” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

Lightpartial shade to dappled sunlight

“Sun: Partial shade to dappled sunlight” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

WaterKeep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

“Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

Soil pH6–7

“pH: 6.0-7.0” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

Hardiness zones3-7

“Thrives in zones 3-7” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

Spacing24 in

“Spacing: 24 inches” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

Propagationseed

“Seed: surface sow or light coverage” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

Toxicityhighly toxic

“All parts of the plant are highly toxic” — How to Grow Carmichael's Monkshood — LizPlants

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