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MONKSHOOD
Aconitum napellus
AKA: Wolfsbane
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Eco gallon Potted
(SKU: 13757)
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List Price $25.00 Per Plant
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 · Mature Height: 24-48 Inches · Mature Spread: 12-18 Inches
Buy Monkshood online. Striking spikes of violet blue flowers bloom from mid to late summer when few other blue-flowering plants are blooming. Individual flowers can be up to 2 inches long and are shaped like little helmets, hence the name Monkshood. Distinct, deeply divided, glossy green foliage provides interest outside of bloom time. Perfect for perennial borders.
WARNING: ALL PARTS of Monkshood ARE POISONOUS if ingested or if the sap comes into contact with any mucous membrane. Always wash your hands after handling Monkshood. DO NOT GROW THIS PLANT AROUND YOUNG CHILDREN OR CURIOUS PETS.
Family: Ranunculaceae · Common Name: Monkshood
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
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MONKSHOOD Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Spot - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Type*
| • | Single Blooming |
Growth Rate*
| • | Medium |
Leaf Color Fall*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Spring*
| • | Green |
Leaf Color Summer*
| • | Green |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Nature Assets*
| • | Attracts Bees |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Planting Season*
| • | Spring Planting |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Most Soil Types |
| • | Average |
| • | Tolerates High pH (Alkaline Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Cuttings or Divisions |
Season of Interest*
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Partial Sun |
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MONKSHOOD Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Aconitum is easy to grow and adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
Interesting Notes About MONKSHOOD
WARNING: All parts of Monkshood are POISONOUS if ingested or if the sap comes into contact with any mucous membrane. Always wash your hands after handling monkshood. DO NOT GROW THIS PLANT AROUND YOUNG CHILDREN OR CURIOUS PETS.
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