Aconitum, Aconite, Monkshood, Monk's Coule
Aconitumnapellus 'Album'

Family: Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum)
Species: napellus (nap-ELL-us)
Cultivar: Album

Synonym:Aconitum pyramidale

Synonym:Aconitum napellus subsp. pyramidale

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
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

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds