Aconitum, Monkshood 'Spatlese'

Aconitumcarmichaelii

Family
Ranunculaceae (ra-nun-kew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Aconitum (a-kon-EYE-tum)
Species
carmichaelii (kar-my-KAY-lee-eye)
Synonym
Aconitum wilsonii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Des Plaines, Illinois

Hummelstown, Pennsylvania

Salt Lake City, Utah

Vancouver, Washington

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Hummelstown, PA (Zone 7a) | October 2020 | positive

This is the only monkshood that I've sucessfully germinated from seed. Pretty light blue flowers October-November.

S
Bloomington, IN (Zone 6a) | June 2011 | positive

Gorgeous foliage for the 3 seasons and beautiful blue flowers in autumn. Love it!

J
Vancouver, WA (Zone 8b) | October 2006 | positive

I have had great results with this plant, and with not a ton of special care! Never needs staking, takes the too-sunny spot I planted it...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | October 2006 | positive

Have had a lot of success with this cultivar.

Also known as A. Cammarum 'Spatlese'

Steve

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(Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

A tall aconitum (175 cm) that does 'nt need supporting to stand straight. My friend has it grown in her garden. It flowers in a beautiful...Read More

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