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Carmichael's monk's hood

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Clump-forming species perennial, very variable in height from 60cm to 2m tall, but usually about 1.2m, with 3 to 5-lobed leathery dark green leaves. Dense panicles of large pale violet or pale blue flowers to 1.5m in height, are produced in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: Carmichael's monk's hood (Aconitum carmichaelii)
Genus: Aconitum
Family: Ranunculaceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Carmichael's monk's hood

Distribution map

C and Western China, North America

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Carmichael's monk's hood

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Carmichael's monk's hood care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

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

Propagation

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

Growing

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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