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Genus: Aconitum Species: carmichaelii Common Name: Monkshood Family: Ranunculaceae Order: Ranunculales Native: East Asia Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 4 to 6 feet Width: 1.5 to 2.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Blue-purple Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-7 Note: This Poisonous plant is suitable for woodland garden and near ponds, bogs and streams. Monkshood needs to be monitor for powdery mildew, crown rot, and verticillium wilt. Prefers partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic rich soil.