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Perennial

Monkshood

Aconitum napellus

Deep indigo-blue hooded flowers on tall spikes in late summer. One of the few genuinely blue flowers that grows in shade.

Bloom Season
Aug - Sep
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Sun Requirements
Part Shade2-4 hours
Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Regular watering
Size & Zones
3-5' tall
USDA Zones 3-7
Bloom Colors
Blue
Purple
Traits
Deer Resistant Cut Flower Pollinator Friendly
Soil
LoamClay
Pairs Well With
Hosta
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Astilbe
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Bleeding Heart
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Foxglove
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