climbing monk's hood
Aconitum hemsleyanum
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 10 feet tall12 to 18 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue to violet
Notes
Climbing monk's hood (Aconitum hemsleyanum) is a vine for trellises, fences, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It climbs 72 to 120 inches tall and stays 12 to 18 inches wide. Blue to violet flowers open in late summer and early autumn.
Pairs well with Tree peony, Stargazer lily, and Mallow.
Native range
Central and western China.