Botanical Name: Common Names:
Aconitum napellus Monks Hood, Aconite, Wolfsbane,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright
Description:
Herbaceous perennial with green foliage and upright purple flower spikes in summer. Suited to informal garden settings and moist areas of the garden. Avoid planting close to where children play or near edibles. Grows approx. 1.2m H x 0.4m W. CAUTION Harmful if eaten/skin irritant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Mass Planting
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Ranunculaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Low
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