Aconitum Napellus Seeds - Flower Plant

Aconitum Napellus is an upright herbaceous perennial grown for its tall flower spikes and deep blue to violet hood-shaped blooms. It is well suited to cottage gardens, woodland gardens, borders, and shaded landscape plantings in cool to temperate climates. The plant grows best in moist, well-drained, organically rich soil with full sun to partial shade. It provides vertical interest and seasonal color in ornamental gardens.

Features

• Upright herbaceous perennial
• Produces tall spikes of hood-shaped blue flowers
• Suitable for borders, woodland, and cottage gardens
• Adapted to cool and temperate climates
• Performs well in moist, well-drained soil
• Provides vertical ornamental interest
• Suitable for perennial landscape planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Aconitum napellus
• Common Name (US): Monkshood
• Seed Type / Variety: Blue Flowering Variety
• Growth Habit: Upright herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 3-7
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Late Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: February-April and September-October
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days; benefits from cold stratification and consistently moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Moist, fertile, well-drained, organically rich soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 3-5 feet tall, 1-2 feet spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart