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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 36-40 inches (91 - 102cm)
Plant Spread: 20-24 inches (51 - 61cm)
Flowers: Showy
Other: Hooded flowers
Flower Color: Bi-Color: White and blue
Other: Off white with a narrow Blue edge
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Other: Flowers
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant

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Common names
  • Monkshood
  • Wolfbane

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