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monk's hood

Aconitum napellus

Genus: Aconitum
Family: Ranunculaceae
Common Names: Adam and Eve, bear's foot, common aconite, common monk's cowl, Cupid's cap, dumbledore's delight, Elijah's chariot, flapdock, friar's cap, garden monk's hood, garden wolf's bane, grandmother's nightcap, Helen flower, Helen's flower, helmet flower, monk's cap, monkshood, pops, soldier's cap, Turk's cap, Venus's chariot drawn by two doves

About this plant

An upright tuberous perennial to 1.5m tall, with deeply divided, dark green leaves and tall spires of violet-blue, hooded flowers in mid and late summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoam

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

North FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Best grown in cool, moist, fertile in partial shade, but will tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is improved with well-rotted organic matter and mulched

Pruning

Cut down plants in autumn

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or late winter to maintain vigour but plants may be slow to re-establish. Use protective gloves when handling any part of the plant

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

May suffer from powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years