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Aconitum napellus

Monkshood is native to the mountains surrounding the San Luis Valley. I've found it difficult to start, but it does well once established.

 

Monk's Hood

Aconitum napellus

Type: perennial   Zone: A1-A3,1,2,3,4,5,6-9

Elevation (if known):

Color: purple   Height: 2-4 ft

Ease of growth: medium-hard

Bloom Time : Summer

Sun: yes   Part Shade: no   Shade: yes

Water Needs: regular

Native to: N hemisphere   CO/NM native? yes

Deer Resistant: yes   Rabbit Resistant : no

Soil : Average

Propagation: Divisions

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