This late blooming perennial adds height and colorful spires to the end of summer shade garden. It prefers afternoon shade in the southern garden, but will tolerate sun further north.
Latin Name
Aconitum napellus
Family
Ranunculaceae
Also Known As
Queen of All Poisons Wolf's Bane Aconite
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
July - August
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 4'
Max Spread: 1.5'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Part Shade
Part Sun
Full Sun
Tolerances
Toxicity
Do not ingest
Skin irritant
Harmful to pets
Colors
Native Range
Western and central Europe
History
Lady Jean Skipwith enjoyed this purple flower in her Virginia garden in 1793.
Other Details
Pollinator
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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