Aconitum \u2013 Aconite \u2013 Monkshood \u2013 Wolfsbane<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013<\/p>\n

There are about 100 species, in this Genus made up of perennials and\/or biennials. \u00a0Found across the northern Hemisphere renowned for its poisons sap. The sap has been used in execution of criminals, baiting wolves, or tainting enemies water supply and medicinally. \u00a0Erect twinning stems bear curious 1-2\u201d long, 5 petal flower with one petal bulges up into a prominent helmet\/hooded like shape in long racemes or panicles 12-24\u201d long which can be blue, yellow, purple, or white. \u00a0Bears rich green kidney shape leaves 2-4\u201d long.<\/p>\n

Aconitum will tolerate most soil in a deep cool moist site. \u00a0If summers are hot and dry, plant in partial shade. \u00a0A great plant for borders and woodland gardens. \u00a0Also great cut flower but if skin comes in contact with the plant it may irritate, remember it is highly toxic. Divide ever 3 years, some varieties require stalking.<\/p>\n

Prone to aphids, fungal stem rots, crown rot, Verticillium wilt, downy mildew, powerdy mildew<\/i><\/em>\u00a0and rusts.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n

Aconitum \u2018Spark\u2019s Variety \u2013 Chinese Aconitum henryi<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A lanky variety growing 5\u2019 feet tall and 18\u201d inches wide. \u00a0On slender stems bear short clusters of deep violet flowers from mid to late summer. \u00a0The stems usually scramble to support themselves against nearby trees, walls or trellis. \u00a0The leaves have 5-7 lobes.<\/p>\n

Zones 5-8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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