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Cultural Conditions: Light: Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day) Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours) Soil Texture: High Organic Matter Soil pH: Acid (8.0) Neutral (6.0-8.0) Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Available Space To Plant: 12 inches-3 feet NC Region: Mountains Piedmont USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3a, 3b, 4b, 4a, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7b, 7a.Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Perennial Poisonous Wildflower Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Habit/Form: Erect Growth Rate: Slow Maintenance: Medium Texture: Medium.

Life Cycle: Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Division Country Or Region Of Origin: Mountainous ares of the northern hemisphere Play Value: Attractive Flowers Dimensions: Height: 3 ft. Poison -tipped arrows have been in the hunting of whales, bears and ibex.

Attributes: Genus: Aconitum Family: Ranunculaceae Uses (Ethnobotany): Has been used in Chinese herbal medicine.

Tags: #purple #poisonous #full sun tolerant #perennials #violet #white flowers #purple flowers #blue flowers #rabbit resistant #violet flowers #summer flowers #deer resistant #herbaceous perennials #partial shade tolerant #problem for dogs #poisonous to cats See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: Insect, Disease and Other Plant Problems: Crown rot, powdery mildew, and verticillium wilt can affect this plant. Wearing gloves is advisable when handling this plant. Do not plant near the vegetable garden, where its fleshy roots could be mistaken for Jerusalem artichokes. After flowering, cut the plants back to promote re-blooming.Īlthough used in the landscape, Monkshood is poisonous, with a narcotic juice present in the leaves and roots. Use in groups, borders or naturalized areas. In the southern portion of its range, it will need afternoon sun. Plant in humus-rich moist soil that drains well. The showy flowers appear in summer and range in color from blues, purples to white. The plants generally have lobed to deeply lobed leaves with toothed margins and clusters of flowers with the characteristic upper hood giving it the common name of Monk's Hood and Helmet Flower. These plants will grow better in cool summer areas.

They are mostly found in mountainous areas of the northern hemisphere in moist but well-drained soils in forests, natural areas, moist woods and sitting along creek banks. This is a genus of over 250 species of herbaceous perennials of which most are extremely poisonous. As with other toxic plants do not grow them in the garden if you have children or pets, and due to their tuberous roots do not grow them anywhere near a vegetable garden.Īconitum napellus leaf close-up, photograph by Joan Simon CC.Phonetic Spelling ah-kon-EE-tum This plant has high severity poison characteristics. They are naturally resistant to rabbits and deer. The roots and seeds are especially toxic. Do not work with the plant if you have open wounds. Water regularly during dry periods to maintain a moist soil, but do not swamp the plant.Īconitum napellus plants are highly toxic, be sure to use gloves when handling and avoid any contact with the skin. Will grow in most soils but for best results the soil should be well-drained, rich, cool, and moist. Space at 20 to 50 cm (8–20 inches) apart. Ideally grow in a sheltered area of partial shade, but can survive in sunny areas when the soil has been enhanced with organic matter. Performs best when night-time temperatures remain below 21☌ (70☏). It can take from one week to nine months for germination to occur. Sow on the surface in flats against a shaded wall. The leaves are dark green, palmate (5–7 lobes), and about 6 to 10 cm (2.5–4 inches) in size they occur in spring and summer.Īconitum napellus seeds are highly toxic, if growing from seed wear gloves. Aconitum napellus DescriptionĪconitum napellus reaches up to 150 cm (60 inches) in height, and has a spread of up to 50 cm (20 inches). In the garden Aconitum napellus is often grown in a hybrid form, and is useful both as part of a cottage garden, and in flower beds and borders. Monkshood growing in the wild, photograph by gailhampshire CC. The plant was actually used to poison arrows for the hunting of wolves in ancient times, and during the Roman period it was an oft used poison, and people found growing of Aconitum napellus could be sentenced to death. Unfortunately, misuse of this plant can lead to cardiac problems as it contains poisonous compounds. Beaware that all parts of the plant are highly toxic. In addition to being a commonly grown ornamental garden flower, it is also used in Chinese traditional medicines and homeopathy. Aconitum napellus photograph by Gail Hampshire

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