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Perennials

Monkshood
Aconitum sp.
Family
Ranunculaceae
Common Family Name
buttercup or crowfoot
Native Range
Northern Temperate Regions
Size (WxH)
2’ x up to 4’
Bloom Description & Timing
purple, dark blue or pale yellow; late summer
Noteworthy Characteristics
fatally toxic; always wear gloves while working with this plant
JOA Garden Area
throughout
Poisonous
yes
Caroline Planted
yes
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