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Le Duc, F. Alice
Aconitum delphiniifolium
Aconitum delphiniifolium DC.
Larkspurleaf monkshood, Larkspur-leaf monkshood, Northern monkshood
Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: ACDE2
USDA Native Status: AK (N), CAN (N)
The thin, straight stem of this perennial can reach 28 in. in height and is topped by a few-flowered cluster of dark blue, hooded flowers. Foliage is variable, but leaves are generally palmately cleft, shiny and few in number.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AKCanada: AB , BC
Native Distribution: AK & w. Canada
Native Habitat: Meadows; thickets; stream banks
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Description: Rich soils.
Conditions Comments: Because of the tall, thin stems, these plants need tall companions to remain upright. The typical subspecies is common throughout much of Alaska. The taller ssp. chamissonianum occurs from the Aleutians to coastal B.C. while ssp. paradoxum is a reduced, arctic/montane race.
Propagation
Description: Propagate by seed or division. Seedlings take 2-3 years to flower.Seed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Not Available
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
| Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
| Status: | FAC |
Additional resources
USDA: Find Aconitum delphiniifolium in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Aconitum delphiniifolium in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Aconitum delphiniifolium
Metadata
Record Modified: 2016-09-23Research By: TWC Staff