
Turk's-cap
Aconitum napellus
Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) produces striking deep-blue to violet spires in late summer and thrives in cool, moist, partially shaded garden beds. Keep soil consistently moist and enriched with organic matter, and divide clumps every few years to maintain vigorous flowering. Handle this plant with gloves at all times, as all parts are highly toxic if ingested or if sap contacts broken skin.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Evenly Moist But Never Waterlogged; Increase Frequency During Hot Dry Spells
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 31, 2019 by Émile Maurice (cc-by-sa)
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