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 lycoctonum \u2013 Wolf\u2019s bane<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 With an erect habit this perennial grows 4-5\u2019 feet tall and only 12\u201d inches across with rounded 5-7 lobed dark green leaves. \u00a0Panicles of the hooded flower are usually yellow sometimes-purple flowering in mid and late summer.<\/p>\n

Zones 4-9<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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