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Aconitum napellus L. (monkshood)

German: Blauer EisenhutCzech: oměj šalamounek
Genus:  AconitumFamily:  Ranunculaceae,
Mature Height: 1.30 mBloom in:    VII, VIII,
Flower Colour:    bluepurpleSoil Preferred:  alkaline, wet,
Light Required:  full sunpart shade 
Other Attributes:  perennial, type of inflorescence - raceme, solitaire, bed plant, cut plant,
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