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Blue monkshood

Aconitum uncinatum ssp. uncinatum

Blue monkshood (Aconitum uncinatum ssp. uncinatum) is a perennial in the — family. Native to 15 U.S. states (Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center distribution data). Hardy in zones 3b–9a. Mature size 38"–8'. Blooms Aug–Nov.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 15 U.S. states, including AL, DC, GA, IL, IN, KY…
USDA hardiness: Zones 3b–9a
Mature size: 38"–8'
Sun: Part shade
Water: —
Bloom: Aug–Nov
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Blue monkshood (Aconitum uncinatum ssp. uncinatum) — *Aconitum uncinatum ssp. uncinatum* — Blue monkshood. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Michael J. Papay, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Michael J. Papay.

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, blue monkshood pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).