Aconitum, Monkshood, Wolfbane 'Stainless Steel'

Aconitumx cammarum

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum)
Species
x cammarum (KAM-mar-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
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
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Los Altos, California

Davenport, Iowa

Tillamook, Oregon

Stanwood, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | November 2009 | positive

Nice mix with the darker monkshoods, and blooms earlier (Jun-Jul for me). Holds itself up well.

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(Zone 8a) | March 2006 | positive

Good sturdy plant.

Well suited for mid to rear of border where the pale steely-blue flowers light up or even glow in the e...Read More

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