aconitum carmichaelii 'arendsii' (monkshood)*
$15.95
- upright perennial with long, leathery foliage
- dark green, glossy leaves on strong stems
- deep blue, hooded flowers
- bloom time: early to mid-autumn
- the upper sepal of the flower bears a striking resemblance to the cloth hood worn by a medieval monk, thus the common name "monkshood"
- zone 2
- height 100-125cm
- spread 40-60cm
- colour blue/purple
- grows well in full sun but requires sufficient water
- aconitum grows best where shade is provided in the hot hours of the afternoon
- relatively slow-growing
- it won't need to be divided regularly
- they are very resistant to pests and diseases
- beware of handling this plant as all parts are highly poisonous
- full sun, part sun/shade
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- poisonous
- low maintenance
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)