It is found in lowlands to the subalpine zone, mainly in forests and shaded habitats. Along with A. napellus, A. lycoctonum is of the most common European species of the Aconitum genus.
This organism can be found in lowland areas up to the subalpine region, primarily in forested and shaded environments. Like A. napellus, A. lycoctonum is among the most frequent European species within the Aconitum genus.