Exposure • Part sun

Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant

Nature Attraction • Hummingbirds

Attributes • Good Cut Flowers • Tolerates wet sites

Water Requirements • Prefers well-drained soil

Aconitum carmichaelii 'Arendsii'

Monkshood

Unique, charming, helmet-shaped flowers of deep violet-blue adorn the tall spikes. A valuable plant for the garden, its flowers provide a rich accent late in the season for ferns, hostas and other shade plants.

Aconitum (ack-oh-neye'-tum)

Family: Ranunculaceae · Common Name: Monkshood

Striking helmet-shaped flowers on tall spikes provide an attractive source of mid to late summer color for shaded gardens. Do not plant near vegetable gardens as all parts of the plant are poisonous. Foliage may irritate sensitive skin.