Monkshood (Aconitum 'Spark's Variety')

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Sun Requirements:	Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 5a -28.9 °C (-20 °F) to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 8b
Plant Height:	4-5 feet
Plant Spread:	18 inches
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Purple
Flower Time:	Summer Late summer or early fall
Resistances:	Deer Resistant
Toxicity:	Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous
Awards and Recognitions:	RHS AGM

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Posted by SunnyBorders (Aurora, Ontario - Zone 5b) on Apr 20, 2013 3:51 PM concerning plant:

The loveliest blue I've seen in a monkshood (amethyst blue).

However, it is very lanky and tall and needs staking.
The latter is difficult here, since it grows to six feet (or more) in height in our garden.

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Posted by Bonehead (Planet Earth - Zone 8b) on Nov 27, 2013 11:47 AM concerning plant:

This is a very weak monkshood, unable to hold itself up without some sort of support. That's a deal-breaker in my garden.

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Aconitum Monkshood (Aconitum 'Spark's Variety')