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Monkshood Aconitum Napellus Perennial Flower Seeds - Monkshood Flower Seeds for Garden

Monkshood Aconitum Napellus Perennial Flower Seeds - Monkshood Flower Seeds for Garden

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How to Sow and Plant

Sow Monkshood seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained soil; press lightly without deep covering. Cold stratification may improve germination in cooler climates. Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge.

How to Grow

Grow in partial shade to full sun. Water moderately, maintaining moist soil without waterlogging. Mulch annually to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Tips

All parts of the plant are toxic — handle with gloves
Prefers cool climates and moist, rich soil
Adds dramatic height and structure to beds and borders

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Dramatic Garden presence

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Mid-summer

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

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Monkshood Aconitum Napellus Perennial Flower Seeds - Monkshood Flower Seeds for Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Open Pollinated

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Perennial

Monkshood (Aconitum napellus) is a striking ornamental perennial known for its tall spires of hood-shaped blooms in rich violet-purple hues. Often used in cottage, woodland, and border gardens, this plant creates vertical interest and attracts pollinators. Note: all parts of the plant are highly toxic, so handle with care when planting and maintaining.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

60–120 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

3–7

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

Medium

planting-depth

Planting Depth

Surface Sow

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Moist

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000158236