Aconitum Napellus ’spark’ – Monkshood
Our Wolfbane, introduced in 2006 was moved to the blue bed in the Autumn of 2008.
In the Autumn of 2008 3 new specimens added to the blue heart shape bed.
Family: Ranunculaceae
Genus: Aconitum
Species: napellus
Type: Perennial
Height: 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
Sun Exposure: Partial Shade
Danger: All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color: Blue-Violet
Foliage: Herbaceous
Soil pH from: 4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Soil pH to: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Otherdetails: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Planted: 2006
Updated: 2008
