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Ranunculaceae
Aconitum Species, Northern Monkshood
Aconitumseptentrionale
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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
septentrionale
(sep-ten-tree-oh-NAH-lee)
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Synonym
Aconitum excelsum
Aconitum szeewaldianum
Lycoctonum excelsum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Textured
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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A native of Norway and Sweden.
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A native of Norway and Sweden.