Aconitum fischeri

Monkshood

USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8

Very glossy foliage and late blooming dark blue flowers make this a very lovely plant of stature for the shade garden.

Height

20-24 Inches

Spread

24 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

August-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Slow to emerge in the spring.
ALL PARTS ARE DANGEROUS IF EATEN.

When to Divide

late fall or early spring, prefer not to be disturbed

Good Companions

False Spirea (Astilbe x arendsii), Bugbane (Cimicifuga ramosa), Meadow Rue, Lavender Mist (Thalictrum rochebrunianum), Globe Flower (Trollius chinensis)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes & Uses
• Cut Flowers
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Exposure
• Partial Shade
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist but not boggy
• Rich