Azure Monkshood
Aconitum carmichaelii cv. Arendsii
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Plant Information
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Garden: English Garden
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Bloom Time: Sep - Oct
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