Aconitum Species, Northern Blue Monkshood
Aconitumnoveboracense

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum)
Species: noveboracense (no-vee-bor-uh-SEN-see)

Category
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Dark Blue

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds