Monkshood

Aconitum

Monkshood blooms from August through September.

Bloom time

Aug–Sep

Hardiness

Zones 3–7

Sun

Part sun

Water

Moderate water

Mature size

1.2 m × 0.4 m

Type

Perennial

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Bloom calendar

When Monkshood is typically in flower across the year.

Growing Monkshood

Plant it in part sun. It prefers moderate water. It is hardy in USDA zones 3–7. Expect it to reach about 1.2 m tall and 0.4 m wide at maturity, in roughly 3 years.

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