Aconitum uncinatum

Monk's Hood, Blue Monk's Hood

Family: Ranunculaceae Crowfoot


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, broadleaf
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Native to North America