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Plants Matching aconitum

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Image of Aconitum photo by: James H. Schutte

James H. Schutte

(Monkshood)

(Bicolored Monkshood, Monkshood)

With both handsome foliage and a wondrous display of blue, white or violet flowers in late summer or early fall, bicolored monkshood is a hybrid resulting from the cross of Aconitum napellus and Aconitum variegatum. The glossy leaves are produced in mounds and are dark-green, deeply dissected, toothed and have a leathery texture. Deep blue-violet and white flowers, each shaped like a helmet are produced in loose clusters atop leafy, tall spikes in late summer and fall.

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Image of Aconitum carmichaelii photo by: Jessie Keith

Jessie Keith

(Carmichael's Monkshood)

Autumn flowered monkshood is a tuberous-rooted perennial originally from China and valued for its late season bloom. The leaves are produced in mounds and are delphinium-like, dark green, deeply dissected, toothed and have a leathery texture. Deep blue-violet flowers, each curiously shaped like a helmet or hood are produced atop leafy, tall, stately spikes in late summer and fall.

Plant monkshood in evenly moist but not wet soil. Full sun to partly shady locations are preferred. Monkshood grows...

Image of Aconitum carmichaelii (Arendsii Group) photo by: JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University

JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University

(Carmichael's Monkshood)

Autumn flowered monkshood is a tuberous-rooted perennial originally from China and valued for its late season bloom. The Arendsii group hybrids are known for their compact, sturdy flower spikes, large leaves and azure-blue blooms. The leaves are produced in mounds and are delphinium-like, green, deeply dissected, toothed and have a leathery texture. Deep blue flowers, each curiously shaped like a helmet or hood are produced atop leafy, tall, stately spikes in late summer and fall.

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Image of Aconitum napellus photo by: ©Dolezal Publishing/John M. Rickard

©Dolezal Publishing/John M. Rickard

(Monkshood)

Image of Aconitum napellus

Ernst Benary® Inc.

(Monkshood, Newry Blue Monkshood)

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(Monkshood, Sparks Monkshood)

A hybrid tuberous monkshood, 'Sparks Variety' is notable for its tall, thin stems bearing deeply lobed leaves and a terminal branched cluster of deep-violet flowers. Draped with a curious petal-like bract that resembles a hood, the eye-catching flowers give the plant its common name.

This perennial needs well-drained soil with uninterrupted moisture. It grows and flowers best in cool soil and partial sun but will tolerate full sun. The stems may need staking. Note that all parts of the plant...