This beautiful flower is actually an herb that has been used for centuries. Monkshood is a beautiful perennial flower with deeply cut foliage and loose spikes of dark violet-blue flowers.
It establishes from Monkshood seeds and prefers damp areas with rich humus soil and persistent moistness. The Monkshood plant reaches a height of 36 - 48 inches, and it generally is sturdy enough to not need staking.
Common names for Aconitum Napellus are Monkshood as the blooms resemble a hood, Aconite, or Wolfsbane as the plant was used to poison wolves.
Flower Specifications
Season: Perennial USDA Zones: 3 - 8 Height: 36 - 48 inches Bloom Season: Midsummer to early fall Bloom Color: Dark violet-blue Environment: Full sun Soil Type: Well-drained soils, pH 5.8 - 6.8 Foliage Color: Blue-green Notes:: All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested
Planting Directions
Temperature: 64 - 72F Average Germ Time: 14 - 28 days Light Required: No Depth: Cover seeds lightly Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination Plant Spacing: 24 - 30 inches
I got these more than a month ago and I planted them according to growing instructions but they never put out shoots. I've been told they should start sprouting between 2 and 4 weeks and it's well over that. Im very dissappointed
I’m very, very disappointed! It was my first and last time ordering from this supplier. First, the plants were costly when they arrived, but they died. Waste of time and money!