aconitum lamarkii (monkshood)*
$15.95
- spikes of sulphur-yellow flowers
- bloom midsummer
- deeply lobed, green foliage
- easy care perennial
- the upper sepal of the flower bears a striking resemblance to the clothing hood worn by a medieval monk, thus the common name "monkshood"
- zone 2
- height 75-100cm
- spread 45-60cm
- colour yellow
- 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
- may require staking
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- poisonous
- low maintenance
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)