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Columbian monkshood

Aconitum columbianum ssp. columbianum

Columbian monkshood (Aconitum columbianum ssp. columbianum) is a perennial in the — family. Native to 13 U.S. states (Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center distribution data). Hardy in zones 2a–11a. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Jul–Aug.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 13 U.S. states, including AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, MT…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–11a
Mature size: 29"–6'
Sun: Full shade
Water: High · moisture-loving
Bloom: Jul–Aug
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Columbian monkshood (Aconitum columbianum ssp. columbianum) — *Aconitum columbianum ssp. columbianum* — Columbian monkshood. Photo via iNaturalist — no rights reserved.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, columbian monkshood pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).