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

RHS hardiness

-15°C

Minimum temperature

Expected size

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Flowering

spring
summer
autumn
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.