Aconite
Aconitum spp.
Also known as
Monkshood, Wolfsbane, Wolf's Bane, Leopard's Bane, Mousebane, Women's Bane, Devil's Helmet, Queen of Poisons, Blue Rocket
Aconitum variegatum paniculatum (9896463143) by peganum (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
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Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Aconite Overview
Aconitum is a genus of over 250 herbaceous perennial plants known by many common names such as Aconite, Wolfsbane or Monkshood. Growing in mountainous regions, this genus is fully hardy and would suit a rock garden or border planting. They bear pretty, hooded, most often purple flowers in summer on upright stems, but all parts are highly toxic and handling the foliage may irritate skin.
Common problems with Aconite
How to propagate Aconite
Division
Propagation is by division in the autumn, every 2-3 years.
Seed
Seed in the autumn.
Other uses of Aconite
Rock gardens and borders.
Deer Resistant Plants
Although never fully deer proof - they are less likely to eat these.
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