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Monkshood
Aconitum
Description:
An excellent plant for full sun or filtered light areas. If planted in
full sun, keep them well watered. They demand ample moisture but not
wetness. Mulch them so moisture is constant. Keep
well-fertilized, they are especially fond of phosphorus.
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| Common Name: |
Monkshood |
| Botanical
Name: |
Aconitum |
| Type: |
Perennial
(tuberous) |
| Soil
Preference: |
Prefers
well-drained or loamy soil but will grow in moist to wet soils with a
neutral pH. Prefers cool, moist soil |
| Light
Requirements: |
Full sun, partial
sun, partial shade |
| Attributes: |
Cut flowers,
looks nice in containers, woodland garden accent |
| Pests: |
None serious |
| Diseases: |
Powdery mildew, stem and crown rot,
verticillium wilt, bacterial leaf spot |
| Good
Companion Plants: |
Japanese Anemone,
Blackberry Lily,
Blanket Flower, Fountain
Grass, Rosemallow,
Stonecrop |
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Care & Tips: |
Prefers partial shade but will tolerate full sun with ample
moisture. Amend the soil with generous amounts of compost and/or peat
moss to provide a light acidity to the soil. They are also
especially fond of Phosphorus. Plants may be divided in spring or
fall, however, they are slow to increase and do not need to be divided
often. Aconitums are resistant to pests and diseases as they are
poisonous. Ingestion of any part of this plant may prove to be fatal.
Keep away from vegetable gardens or where small children play. Staking is
recommended if your Aconitum grows fairly tall. Fertilize with Plant-tone,
Flower-tone or a water-soluble fertilizer.
Planting Instructions: Perennials
Water & Fertilizer Schedule |
| Varieties: |
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Aconitum
cammarum 'Bicolor'
Monkshood
zones 4-8
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Description:
An exciting bicolor monkshood. Each flower is shaped like a helmet or
hood, hence it's common name. Flowers are pale blue with white streaks
and the lower petals are intense blue Foliage is deeply cut, glossy
and dark green. Blooms mid to late summer. |
| Bloom Color: |
Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
Mid-late summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
36-48" |
| Spread: |
24" |
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Aconitum
napellus 'Blue Valley'
Monkshood
zones 4-8
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| Description:
Dark blue-violet flowers bloom on upright plants with deeply divided
foliage. Cut the spent blooms to encourage additional blooming. They will do
quite well when planted alongside a pond's edge. |
| Bloom Color: |
Violet-Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
Mid-late summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Green |
| Height: |
24-36" |
| Spread: |
12-24" |
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Aconitum
'Stainless Steel'
Monkshood
zones 4-8
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| Description: Bushy plants of deep green, divided foliage and
large, metallic blue flowers tarnished with a silver sheen. |
| Bloom Color: |
Metallic Blue |
| Bloom Time: |
Mid-late summer |
| Foliage Color: |
Deep green |
| Height: |
36-42" |
| Spread: |
12-24" |
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