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Aconitum delphiniifolium (Larkspur-leaf monkshood)
Weyand, Phyllis

Aconitum delphiniifolium DC.

Larkspur-leaf monkshood, Larkspurleaf monkshood, Northern monkshood

Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

USDA Symbol: ACDE2

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

The thin, straight stem of this perennial can reach 28 in. in height and is topped by a few-flowered cluster of dark blue, hooded flowers. Foliage is variable, but leaves are generally palmately cleft, shiny and few in number.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Flower:
Fruit:
Size Class: 1-3 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Blue
Bloom Time: Jun , Jul

Distribution

USA: AK
Canada: AB , BC
Native Distribution: AK & w. Canada
Native Habitat: Meadows; thickets; stream banks
USDA Native Status: AK(N), CAN(N)

Growing Conditions

Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Description: Rich soils.
Conditions Comments: Because of the tall, thin stems, these plants need tall companions to remain upright. The typical subspecies is common throughout much of Alaska. The taller ssp. chamissonianum occurs from the Aleutians to coastal B.C. while ssp. paradoxum is a reduced, arctic/montane race.

Propagation

Description: Propagate by seed or division. Seedlings take 2-3 years to flower.
Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Aconitum delphiniifolium in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Aconitum delphiniifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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