Carmichael's monk's hood

How to Grow and Care for Carmichael's monk's hood

Carmichael's monk's hood · Aconitum carmichaelii

Grows best in deep, cool, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade, but will also tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is humus-rich and protected with mulch to ensure that it is moist throughout the growing season, staking may be required; use protective gloves

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeTOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

Planting and Growing Carmichael's monk's hood

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeClay · Loam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Care Tips

Grows best in deep, cool, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade, but will also tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is humus-rich and protected with mulch to ensure that it is moist throughout the growing season, staking may be required; use protective gloves

How to Water Carmichael's monk's hood?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Carmichael's monk's hood?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Carmichael's monk's hood?

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What Soil Is Best for Carmichael's monk's hood?

Soil type
Clay · Loam · Chalk · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Carmichael's monk's hood?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Carmichael's monk's hood?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Carmichael's monk's hood?

No pruning required except cutting back dead stems; use protective gloves

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How to Propagate Carmichael's monk's hood?

Propagate by division in autumn or late winter; division every few years may encourage good flowering stems, though plants may be slow to re-establish; use protective gloves

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How to Transplant Carmichael's monk's hood?

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How to Care for Carmichael's monk's hood in Winter?

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How to Plant Carmichael's monk's hood?

Grows best in deep, cool, moisture-retentive soil in partial shade, but will also tolerate most soils and full sun if soil is humus-rich and protected with mulch to ensure that it is moist throughout the growing season, staking may be required; use protective gloves

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How to Repot Carmichael's monk's hood?

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How to Harvest Carmichael's monk's hood?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to fungal stem rot and Verticillium wilt

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of Carmichael's monk's hood

TOXIC if eaten, avoid skin contact. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]

More General Info About Carmichael's monk's hood

Attributes of Carmichael's monk's hood

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginC and Western China, North America

Scientific Classification

Species
Aconitum carmichaelii
Genus
Aconitum
Family
Ranunculaceae
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