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Aconitum, Monkshood 'Red Wine'

Aconitumhemsleyanum

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum)

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Species

hemsleyanum (hems-lee-AH-num)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Smooth

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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positive

neutral

negative

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