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Aconitum, Monkshood, Wolfbane 'Spark's Variety'

Aconitum

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Aconitum by Veshengo

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Family

Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum)

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Synonym

Aconitum henryi

Height

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Spacing

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Hardiness

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Foliage

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Class

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Other Details

Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Fruit Size

Blue-Violet

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Smooth

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Usage

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Disease Resistance

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

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Growth Rate

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Leaf Shape

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Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

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Leaf Color

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Color of Leaf Margin

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Leaf Substance

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Number of Vein Pairs

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Appearance of Margin

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Margin Width

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Flower Shape

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Flower Fragrance

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Does it set seed?

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Flower Size

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Flower Type

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Foliage Habit

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Ploidy

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Color Patterns

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Awards (if applicable)

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Category

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Seed Type

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Growth Habit

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Days to Maturity

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Awards (if applicable)

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Bloom Shape

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Habit

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Other Details

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Pruning Instructions

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Kernel Color

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Division

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Division

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Division

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Flower Shape

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Color Pattern

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Group

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Pruning Groups

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Bloom Diameter

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Heat (Pungency)

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Disease Resistance

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Seed Type

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Usage

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Section

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Pruning

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Size/Type

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Flower Characteristics

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Leaf Shape/Type

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Leaf Texture

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Leaf Color

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Propagation

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Pollination

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Bearing Habit

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Rootstock Vigor

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Disease Resistance

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Fruit Usage

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Classification

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Manchester, New Hampshire

Poulsbo, Washington

Stanwood, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0

neutral

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bonehead

Cedarhome, WA (Zone 8b) | November 2009 | negative

This plant has not performed well for me. I had it mixed in with a couple other varieties of monkshoods in eastern morning sun, going fo...Read More

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gregr18

Bridgewater, MA (Zone 6b) | June 2007 | positive

A carefree and very productive Monkshood. I agree that the form loosens up a bit, but some selective support in tree branches or some st...Read Moreaking is all that's required.

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hillfarm

Quesnel, BC (Zone 4a) | May 2007 | positive

This is a fabulous monkshood. The colour is outstanding. While a bit "loose" in habit it doesn't really need staking or support. Blooms a...Read More

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