PatternBaseMonkshood
Aconitum napellus, Ranunculaceae
Guild Roles
Growing Conditions
Sun
Water
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Tolerances
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
Monkshood's soil-borne alkaloids can inhibit growth of other Ranunculaceae family members like columbine meadow rue
Peach-Leaved BellflowerCampanula persicifoliaMonkshood's toxic alkaloids in soil can inhibit nearby plants, and its tall growth shades out bellflowers
Large-Flowered BellwortUvularia grandifloraMonkshood's toxic alkaloids can leach into soil and inhibit sensitive woodland plants like bellwort
Pink Ladys SlipperCypripedium acauleMonkshood's highly toxic alkaloids can severely inhibit sensitive orchids like pink lady's slipper
PokeweedPhytolacca americanaBoth toxic plants may have negative allelopathic interactions and compete for similar soil resources in moist temperate areas
Uses
Functions
Common Questions
What zones does Monkshood grow in?
Monkshood grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.
What are good companion plants for Monkshood?
Good companions for Monkshood include Queen of the Prairie.
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