Plant Library

Monkshood napellus

Common Name: Monkshood

Botanical Name: Aconitum

Variety: napellus

Blossom Color: Blue

Bloom Time: Jul-Aug

Zone: 4 to 8

Exposure: Sun/Pt Shade

Mature Height: 32-36"

Mature Width: 20-24"

Notes: (ack-oh-NYE-tum) Lovely helmet shaped blue flowers on dense racemes in July-August. Pinch 1st stalk.