Korean monk's hood - Aconitum coreanum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Korean monk's hood

Korean monk's hood is a perennial herb notable for its helmet-shaped blue or purple flowers that bloom mid-summer to early fall. This species typically thrives in cool, moist mountainous areas, reaching up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are palmately divided, enhancing korean monk's hood's elegant structure. While beautiful, korean monk's hood contains potent alkaloids, making it highly toxic if ingested.

Scientific classification

Species

Korean monk's hood (Aconitum coreanum)

Buttercups, poppies and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Korean monk's hood

Care Guide for Korean monk's hood

Every week

Water

Partial sun

Sunlight

20 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Korean monk's hood features tall blue flowers but is toxic. Prune in early spring, removing dead stems and thinning overcrowded areas to enhance air circulation and prevent disease. Regularly cut back spent flowers for prolonged blooming. Dispose of pruned material safely to maintain a vigorous, flowering plant.

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