Taxonomic Name: Aconitum carmichaelii cv. Arendsii

Common Name: Azure Monkshood

Type: Herbaceous perennial

Garden: English Garden

Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Bloom Time: September to October

Height: 24-48 inches

Light Requirements: Full sun, Morning shade with afternoon sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade

Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil

Flower Color: Purple

Special Characteristics:

• Good backup border plant
• Glossy green leaves for most of growing season
• Late season show stopper with beautiful purple bloomers
• Stems are not showy. Good to plant pennisetum in front to hide stems
• Roots and stems are highly toxic -wear gloves when handling plant
• Deer tolerant