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.
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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